Ampalaya con Carne
User Reviews
4.5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Ampalaya con Carne
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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
- 2 bitter melon large
- 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 neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion peeled and sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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.
Notes
- Keep stirring to a minimum. Cook on high heat to sear the meat properly and prevent the bitter gourd from overcooking in the steam.
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