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Ginisang Ampalaya Leaves with Tinapa
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!
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
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
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.
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Notes
- To minimize the bitter taste, do not stir once the ampalaya leaves are added.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.