Ampalaya con Carne

Name: Ampalaya con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 large ampalaya; ½ pound top sirloin, sliced into thin strips; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Filipino

Ampalaya con Carne

Gemma Fleming

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Ampalaya con Carne is hearty, tasty, and nutritious! This bittermelon and beef stir fry is easy to make and pairs well with steamed rice.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large ampalaya
½ pound top sirloin, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
½ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cut ampalaya lengthwise into halves. With a spoon, remove seeds and scrape off inner pith. Sliced thinly and place in a bowl of cold water until needed. Drain well when ready to use.
In a bowl, combine beef, ½ of the oyster sauce, ½ of the soy sauce, sesame oil, and 3 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Marinate for about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, reserving marinade.
In a wide skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add beef and spread across pan. Allow to sear for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and then turn to brown evenly. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
Add ampalaya and gently stir to combine. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender yet crisp. Return beef to pan.
In a small bowl, combine water, the remaining soy sauce and oyster sauce, the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and sugar. Stir until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
Add to pan and continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until beef is heated and the sauce thickens.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.