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Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Gourd)
This super healthy Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Gourd) recipe is made flavorful by adding tomatoes, hibe (dried shrimps), and eggs!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 108 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.