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Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon
Ampalaya Stir-fry with shrimp and eggs is delicious as it is nutritious. This ginisang ampalaya dish is easy to make and budget-friendly, too!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 4 medium ampalaya
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut ampalaya lengthwise and with a spoon, remove seeds and scrape off white pith. Sliced thinly and place in a bowl of cold water until needed. Drain well when ready to use.
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp starts to change color.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Add ampalaya and gently toss to combine. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- In a thin stream, add eggs and gently stir to distribute. Continue to cook for about 1 minute or until eggs have set.
- Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Scrape off all the white pith inside and slice the green flesh as thinly as possible.
- Keep stirring to a minimum, and do not overcook.
- Sugar, used in the right proportion, can help neutralize bitter flavors. Sprinkle the dish with about ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
87.2mg
(97%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 87.2mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.