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Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Ginisang Ampalaya, Ginisang Ampalaya Recipe, how to cook the best ginisang ampalaya, Vegetable recipes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 79kcal
Author Eat Like Pinoy
Cost $5-$20
Ingredients
2pcsAmpalayamedium sized, seeded, cut into half moons
¼klground pork
2tablespoonsaltmore to taste
2tablespooncooking oil
1red onionpeeled, sliced thinly
3clovesgarlicpeeled, chopped
3pcstomatoesregular size, sliced
¼cupwater or Pork or Chicken stock
2pcsEgglarge, beaten
Ground pepperto taste
Instructions
Put bitter squash/melon in a medium bowl. Sprinkle some salt and add lukewarm water, then set aside for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, place the bitter squash/melon in a clean cloth where you can squeeze it tightly. Squeeze until the water drip-off.
Sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Mash tomatoes mildly. Once mashed, toss in ground pork.
Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and add ¼ cup of water or stock. Please bring it to a boil. Wait for at least 5 minutes.
Then, add bitter squash/melon. Wait for at least 10 minutes or until cooked.Tip: don't mix or stir continuously, as this might add extra bitterness to the dish.
Once the bitter gourd is cooked, pour in scrambled eggs. Stir.