Ginisang Ampalaya with Ground Pork and Egg
Ginisang Ampalaya with Ground Pork is a filipino dish made with bitter melon (ampalaya), ground pork and simple aromatics. It's known for its simplicity making it suitable for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 2 large ampalaya (bitter melon) seeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ lb. ground pork
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the bitter melon lengthwise and removing the seeds and pith using a spoon. Soak the sliced bitter melon in salted water for a while to reduce its bitterness. Then, drain and rinse the bitter melon before cooking.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and finely chopped onions until they are fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground pork to the pan. Break apart with a spoon and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Add the sliced bitter melon to the pan and mix until well combined.
- Add oyster sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 minutes until ampalaya is tender.
- Stir in egg and mix until evenly distributed. Once cooked, removed from the heat and serve over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 219.6kcalCarbohydrates: 4.9gProtein: 12gFat: 16.8gSaturated Fat: 5.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 87.3mgSodium: 237.2mgPotassium: 355.8mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 0.8gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 41.5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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