The Ginisang Ampalaya with Giniling Recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish.
The ampalaya or “bitter melon” is well-known for its bitterness and unpleasant taste. But actually, bitterness varies with its variety, so choose a good variety if you plan to cook ampalaya. This recipe will teach you how to remove the bitter taste of the ampalaya. Please see our easy-to-follow instructions below. For this recipe, the amapalaya is prepared with ground pork. It’s cooked with certain spices and seasonings, along with eggs, that give it an extra umami taste. Try this Filipino ginisang ampalaya with giniling. It’s a tasty dish a recipe twist on the typical ampalaya with eggs dish.
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Ginisang Ampalaya with Giniling Recipe
Description
The Ginisang Ampalaya with Giniling Recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish. Ampalaya is known for bitter taste, but when prepared properly, it can be tasty.
Ingredients
Squeeze the ampalaya slices with the following:
Instructions
Preparation
Wash the ampalaya, then use a knife to trim the ends. Make a lengthwise cut, then remove the seeds using a spoon.
Slice the ampalaya into 1/8-inch-thick pieces and put them in a large bowl. Add salt and water, stir, and leave for 5 minutes, then squeeze the ampalaya in a cheesecloth until all the liquid drops. Set it aside.
Prepare the spices for the recipe based on the required cutting.
Cooking
Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant, then add the onion and tomato and keep sauteing until soft.
Push the spices to the other side of the pan. Then add the ground pork and cook for 5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Then mix all together until combined.
Add the ampalaya and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or more, or until softened. Season with fish sauce and oyster sauce, then add salt and freshly ground pepper for taste. Stir.
Add the beaten eggs, allow the eggs to harden a bit, and start mixing them until well combined.
Add a small amount of water, then bring the liquid to a soft boil for a minute. Taste it and adjust as necessary.
Turn off the heat and transfer the ampalaya to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 133kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
- Cholesterol 30mg10%
- Sodium 565mg24%
- Potassium 228mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 12.4g25%
- Calcium 30 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.