Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef
Ingredients:
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ice cubes
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1 bitter melon, seeded and sliced
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2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
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2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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6 ounces beef, sliced
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 teaspoon oil
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½ onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon black bean sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
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¾ cup water
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1 teaspoon water
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salt to taste