Ginisang Ampalaya (Stir Fried Bittermelon)

Bittermelon is the main ingredient of this delicious and healthy dish. This is a perfect meal if you want to lower down your sugar levels! Quick and Easy that does not require a lot of ingredients! There are different ways to cook this dish, but here is how I do it! Rubbing and Soaking the bittermelon will help get rid of the bitter taste of the ampalaya, and adding eggs in the end will compliment the bitterness of the dish. Try this recipe and let me know what you think!

Ingredients & Measurements:

• 1 tbsp Oil

• 1 medium onion (chopped)

• 1 medium tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 4-5 pcs ampalaya (bittermelon) cut

• 1 tsp salt (cooking)

• 5 tbsp salt (rubbing)

• 2 tsp pepper

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 beef cube (OPTIONAL)

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• 4 large eggs

Method:

1. In a hot pan with oil, add onions, cook for about 1 minute

2. Add tomatoes and cook for another 1 minute

3. Add ground beef and cook for 5 mins or until brown

4. Add salt, garlic powder, pepper, and beef cube

5. Let it simmer for another 5 mins

6. Then ADD the bittermelon and add fish sauce

7. Cook for another 5 mins or until ampalaya is tender

8. Finally add eggs and cook for 2 minutes

9. Serve and Enjoy!