Ampalaya Guisado
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Bittermelon is a vegetable that as the name suggests is bitter. Abundant in India and other Asian countries, it is known for a number of health benefits. This is the most popular way we cook ampalaya or bittermelon in the Philippines.
Ampalaya Guisado (Bittermelon Stir Fry)
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Category
Main
Cuisine
Filipino
Servings
2-4
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
-
2 ampalaya (bittermelon) sliced
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 tbsp RoniB's Kitchen Garlic Chilli Oil
- 2 eggs lightly beaten (replace with vegan egg substitute)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut the bittermelon in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Generously sprinkle salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes. This step will lessen the bitterness of the bittermelon.
- After 30 minutes wash in running water and slice.
Heat a wok until hot, then add the oil.
Add the garlic, onions, and tomato. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bittermelon and cook until slighly soft.
- Add the Garlic Chilli Oil.
- Add in the slightly beaten egg (or egg substitute to make it vegan).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until egg is cooked.