Stir-Fried Canned Dace with Bitter Gourd

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1. 1
   Prepare the bitter gourd by removing seeds and cutting into strips. Soak in salted water for about 30 minutes to reduce bitterness, then drain.
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2. 2
   Heat a pot of water with salt and a little oil. Once boiling, blanch the bitter gourd strips for about 30 seconds, then drain.
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   Heat a wok and add about half of the oil from the canned dace. Add the chopped garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
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4. 4
   Add the black beans from the tin and black bean paste. Mix well and reduce heat if necessary to avoid burning.
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   Add the oyster sauce and continue stir-frying until fragrant.
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   Pour in 200 ml of water and turn the heat to medium or medium-low. Bring the liquid to a boil.
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   Add the blanched bitter gourd and the shredded dace fish to the wok. Mix well and cover with a lid.
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   Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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   Add half a teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavour. If desired, add half a tablespoon of premium dark soy sauce for a darker colour.
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    Pour in a little cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce. Mix well and transfer to a serving dish.
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