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Ginisang Ampalaya Recipe

- Sauteed Bitter Melon

 

Ginisang Ampalaya

Ginisang Ampalaya Ingredients:

1 bitter melon (ampalaya); sliced
2 eggs; beaten
3 cloves garlic; minced
1 medium onion; sliced
1 medium tomato; sliced
Salt to taste
Cooking oil

Ginisang Ampalaya Cooking Instructions:

In a bowl, beat eggs and season with salt to taste.

Soak ampalaya in salted water for 5-10 minutes to lessen the bitter taste. Wash, drain, and set aside.

Saute garlic, onion, and tomato.  When tomato is soft, add ampalaya and salt to taste. Stir occasionally until ampalaya is tender but do not overcook. Pour eggs and stir with the mixture. Cook until eggs are scrambled or until dish is done.

Cooking Tip

You can also add sauteed pork, sausage, shrimp, or any meat ingredients of your choice into the dish.

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Comments (10)

BITTER MELON
i'm a vegetarian and i prefer ampalaya bitter and crunchy...;-) bhing
#10 - bhing - 03/21/2012 - 03:14
i don't like my ampalaya pre-soaked in salted water. "the bitter the better" for me. i also like it half cooked so it's crunchy in every bite. dunno if anybody here tried "inihaw na ampalaya." after ihaw, slice it like how you do with the ginisa and then put bagoong and lots and lots of fresh tomatoes with it. it's delish! i love ampalaya. my favorite veggie. :-D
#9 - kay - 01/23/2012 - 05:51
Ito ang dapat gawin para hnd mapait ang ampalaya pag naluto. Pag manias na ang amplaya pigain Ito n may asin 2 x para mawala ang pait.pigaing mabuti..
#8 - Liza - 10/21/2011 - 11:14
i want to try this 2nd version of cooking ampalaya`
I once cook a ampalaya for the first time it was not bitter and everyone approve to it. i added salt but i forgot the seasoning that i use.

what was on my mind is that it takes also a person knowledgeable in cooking to cook a great ampalaya.
let me share a TIP: 1. if you master your sauteing technique skill your chance in cooking a great ampalaya is 80%.
2. don't let the oil burn the ampalaya, when sauteing 'cause that is what makes it bitter

Anyway i want to try your cooking recipe cause it uses a tomato and egg. Good Job to other recipes !! yahhhaaa Merry Christmass in Advance
#7 - Derick - 09/23/2011 - 03:25
soak
its true that it helps to take away the bitterness of the ampalaya if u soak it first in water with salt:-D:-D:-D
#6 - cecile - 07/28/2011 - 05:48
Our family love this. Ampalaya is also good for the health.
#5 - Shie - 07/13/2011 - 14:17
ampalaya
my god kahit anong sabihin niya na mapait ang ampalaya but still favorite ko talaga ito the best..
#4 - mary rose vidal - 07/12/2011 - 20:38
ginisang ampalaya
ginisang ampalaya ay 1 of my favourite n luto yummm khit ito ay sobrang mapait!can u help me?. . . anong tips para hindi masyadong mapait pag ito ay niluluto? thanx :-D
#3 - beng aspacio - 07/03/2011 - 00:05
Ginisang Ampalaya Recipe
Sounds good.
#2 - Connie - 06/02/2011 - 23:28
;-):-)
I miss eating ampalaya!
#1 - kepat - 02/20/2011 - 05:09
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