Start by thoroughly washing the bitter melon and cutting it lengthwise. Then using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the center, and then cut the into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick.
5 pcs small sized bitter melon
Soak bitter melon in salted water and slightly squeeze. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.
In a pan or wok, heat oil over low-medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent then sauté garlic until fragrant.
2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic
Add tomatoes and cook until wilted and juice is secreted. Tip in tomato paste and vegetable broth cube then stir until cube dissolves and incorporated.
2 medium tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ vegetable broth cube
Drain bitter melon and add in the pan. quickly stir and let it cook for a minute. Pour in fish sauce then stir to incorporate then add water.
3 tbsp fish sauce, ½ cup water
Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes without covering the pan. When the bitter melon is soft and tender stir to even out the cooking then let cook for additional 5 minutes.
Beat eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add the eggs into the pan and let it cook for a few seconds. When the eggs starts to cook, stir to distribute evenly.
2-3 medium eggs
Transfer in a serving dish and serve with steamed rice. Bon appetit!