Stir-Fried Goya Champuru with Tofu and Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A classic Okinawan stir-fry featuring bitter melon (goya), firm tofu, and eggs, delivering a balanced, flavorful, and nutrient-rich dish. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bitter melon (goya), firm tofu, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium (about 200 g), halved, seeded, and sliced thinly bitter melon (goya)
250 g, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
3, lightly beaten large eggs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp (optional) bonito flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 250 g firm tofu cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced bitter melon to the skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 4: Push bitter melon to the side, pour in 3 lightly beaten eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet, add 1 tbsp soy sauce, and stir everything together for 2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Optional: Sprinkle 1 tbsp bonito flakes on top before serving.