Ginisang Ampalaya Leaves with Tinapa

Name: Ginisang Ampalaya Leaves with Tinapa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ½ small bunch ampalaya leaves; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large Roma tomato, chopped; 1 cup water; 4 pieces smoked round scad, tinapang galunggong, flaked and bones discarded (about 1 cup of flaked meat); salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
104 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Filipino

Ginisang Ampalaya Leaves with Tinapa

Gemma Fleming

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Ampalaya leaves with smoked fish is delicious as it is nutritious. It's quick and easy to cook and economical, too. Great with steamed rice and grilled fish or meat!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ small bunch ampalaya leaves
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large Roma tomato, chopped
1 cup water
4 pieces smoked round scad, tinapang galunggong, flaked and bones discarded (about 1 cup of flaked meat)
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Remove leaves from stalks, leaving soft stems intact. Discard stalks. Wash leaves under cold running water to rid of dirt. Drain well and set aside.
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp.
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of sa poon, until softened and release juice.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Add flaked tinapa and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add ampalaya leaves and gently push down into the liquid. DO NOT STIR.
Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until leaves are just wilted. Serve hot.

Notes

To minimize the bitter taste, do not stir once the ampalaya leaves are added.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 142IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	104kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	36mg	2%
Potassium	262mg	6%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	142IU	3%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%