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Ampalaya con Tausi
Ampalaya con Tausi is a savory bittermelon dish with tender pork belly, umami-rich fermented black beans, and sweet and savory Maggi oyster sauce. It's nutritious, delicious, and perfect with steamed rice for a hearty and healthy meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 3 medium ampalaya
- 1 pound pork belly, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup water
- 1 can tausi (fermented black beans), rinsed and drained well
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Maggi oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut ampalaya lengthwise into halves. With a spoon, remove the seeds and scrape off the inner pith. Slice into ¼-inch thickness and place in a bowl of cold water until needed. Drain well when ready to use.
- In a wide pan/wok, add pork belly and cook until lightly browned and begins to render fat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juices.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until pork is tender.
- In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, Maggi oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Add to pan and stir to distribute. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add ampalaya and tausi. Stir to distribute. Cover and cook until ampalaya is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Cut the ampalaya and pork belly into uniform, even slices to ensure they cook evenly.
- Keep stirring to a minimum and avoid overcooking the ampalaya to preserve its bright color and slight crunch; this also helps reduce the bitter taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.