Steps

1. Slice the bitter melon in half, remove seeds and pith.
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2. Generously sprinkle salt on the cut bitter melon, rub well, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
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3. After 5 minutes, lightly squeeze out the released moisture.
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4. Cut the onion across the grain into slices of similar thickness to the bitter melon.
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5. Cut the spam into sticks about 4-5cm long.
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6. Place 2 portions of stir-fried noodles in a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
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7. Add 1 tsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil to the warmed noodles and mix.
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8. Heat 1.5 tbsp white sesame oil in a frying pan and spread the noodles to fry. 【This is the trick!】 Frying at a temperature that produces a good sizzling sound will make the outside crispy.
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9. Flip the noodles when one side is browned and fry both sides.
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10. Once nicely browned, remove from heat, cover, and keep warm. 【This is the trick!】 The texture where the browned and un-browned parts meld together is key.
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11. In the same frying pan, add the thinly sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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12. Add a little oil and sauté the cut onion.
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13. When the onion becomes translucent, add the squeezed bitter melon and continue to sauté.
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14. Add 2 tbsp cooking sake (rice wine), black pepper, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 100ml chicken broth, and mix over high heat.
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15. When the liquid has reduced and the flavors have penetrated the bitter melon and onion, add the cut spam.
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16. When there is still a little liquid remaining, add the fried stir-fried noodles and stir-fry everything together.
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17. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
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18. Turn up the heat, drizzle in 1 tbsp sesame oil, mix, and it's done.
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