Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg (Sautéed Bitter melon)
Ginisang Ampalaya or Sautéed Bitter melon is a popular vegetable dish in Philippines. Sauteed with egg and tomato makes a perfect pairing with rice, ideal for a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 bitter melon, sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- Cooking oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the bitter melon by slicing it and soaking it in warm water with salt for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
- Rinse the bitter melon with cold water and drain well. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a bit of cooking oil.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and start to release their juices.
- Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the sliced bitter melon. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and add the fish sauce. Stir well and cook until the bitter melon is tender.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs. Once the bitter melon is cooked, pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Stir gently until the eggs are fully cooked and mixed with the vegetables.
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Notes
- To reduce the bitterness, slice the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and white pith, then slice thinly. Soak the slices in warm salted water for 20–30 minutes, and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- Optional: For extra bitterness reduction, you can blanch the sliced bitter melon in boiling salted water for 1–2 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain a firm texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 497gCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 22.2gProtein: 15.6gFat: 24.05gSodium: 2200mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.9g
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