Goya Stir-Fry with Tofu and Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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A classic Okinawan stir-fry featuring bitter melon (goya), silken tofu, and fluffy scrambled eggs, balanced with soy sauce and sesame oil. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bitter melon (goya), firm tofu, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium, halved and thinly sliced bitter melon (goya)
7 oz, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes firm tofu
3 large, beaten eggs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium thinly sliced bitter melon. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges of the melon start to soften and become fragrant.
Step 2: Add 7 oz firm tofu cut into 1/2-inch cubes to the skillet, gently stirring to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until tofu is warmed through.
Step 3: Push the tofu and bitter melon mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour 3 beaten large eggs into the empty side and scramble gently over medium heat until just set but still soft, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Combine the eggs with the tofu and bitter melon. Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp soy sauce over the entire mixture, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss gently for 1 minute until well combined and heated through. Serve immediately.