Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Gourd)
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Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Gourd)
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This super healthy Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Gourd) recipe is made flavorful by adding tomatoes, hibe (dried shrimps), and eggs!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- salt to soak and taste
- 2 medium bitter gourd (ampalaya)
- 2 pieces eggs beaten
Instructions
- Cut the bitter gourd into half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and white pith with a spoon. Cut into thin diagonal slices.
- Place ampalaya slices on a collander over a large bowl. Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoon of salt then fill with water and let them soak for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- In a pan over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion until limp and aromatic. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender and can be easily mashed.
- Add the dried shrimp (hibe) and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in water and esason salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in water. Pour it slowly into the pan while stirring continuously.
- Add the bitter gourd slices. Cook until tender, but do not stir too much or the dish will become very bitter.
- Gradually pour the beaten eggs over the bitter melon slices and continue cooking for a minute or two. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1028IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1028IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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