Stir-fried curried bitter gourd

Ingredients:
1 bitter gourd
1 tbsp dried shrimps
1 tsp fermented black beans
1 tbsp curry powder (I use watch brand)
1 bunch of curry leaves
1/2 tbsp chopped shallots
1/2 tbsp chopped garlic
2 bird's eye chilies (dice)

Seasoning:
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar (sprinkle a bit, stir-fry and taste to get the taste you prefer)

Methods:

1. Wash bitter gourd and cut into strips. Blanch in hot oil, drain and put aside for later use.
2. Wash and soak  the dried shrimps till slightly soft, then drain.
3. Rinse the fermented black beans to reduce saltiness.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a clean wok, saute chopped shallots and garlic, then put in the dried prawns, stir-fry till fragrant.
5. Add in the bitter gourd and the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry till well mixed. A little water can be added if it's too dry.
6. Drizzle in the light soy sauce and sugar and fry till bitter gourd is cooked.
7. Dish out and serve with white rice, which is hot from the rice cooker!

Notes: Bitter gourd lovers, make sure you try this dish! The combination of all the ingredients brings out a unique flavour to this simple savoury dish.