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**Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Gourd) Recipe**

Ampalaya, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a popular vegetable in Filipino cuisine known for its distinct bitter taste and numerous health benefits. When cooked right, it can be transformed into a delicious and nutritious dish that's perfect for any meal. Here's how you can make Ginisang Ampalaya:

Ingredients:

- 2 medium-sized ampalaya (bitter gourd), thinly sliced

- 2 eggs, beaten (optional)

- 1 onion, chopped

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tomatoes, diced

- 1/4 cup pork or shrimp, sliced (optional)

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Cooking oil





Pork Giniling

Sliced Tomatoes 

Sliced Onion and Garlic



Heat cooking oil in a pan


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How to prepare your Ampalaya or Bitter Gourd

Clean the inside and take out the seeds

Sliced it thinly



Cooking Tip: To lessen the bitterness of ampalaya, thinly sliced and 
soak the sliced ampalaya in salted water for about 15 minutes before cooking.

Soaked in salted water for 15 minutes

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.

3. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft.

4. Add the pork/shrimp (if using) and cook until browned.

5. Add the sliced ampalaya and cook until slightly tender.

6. If using eggs, push the ampalaya to the side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until cooked.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot with rice.

Ginisang Ampalaya is not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and minerals.

Embrace the bitterness and enjoy this nutritious dish that's good for your health!

Give this recipe a try and let us know how it turns out! 😊

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