Steamed bitter melon stuffed with meat

Remove the seeds from the bitter melon, rub it with salt, and let it sit for about 30 minutes

Prepare the filling for the stuffed animals. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well by hand

Rinse the bitter melon under running water to remove the salt, then pat it dry with a paper towel. Make diagonal cuts about 5mm apart

Spread an appropriate amount of the filling for stuffing into the inside of the bitter melon. It's just right if it spills out a little from the cut

Place in a steamer and steam for about 6 minutes

Heat the all-purpose sauce over a fire, then add the cornstarch mixture to thicken it

Cut the steamed [5] into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a plate. Pour the sauce from [6] over them and finish with sesame oil. Garnish with shiso flowers if desired