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Ensaladang Ampalaya

A crisp, refreshing Filipino salad featuring thinly sliced bitter melon tossed with sweet tomatoes, red onions, and a tangy vinegar dressing.

20 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium bitter melon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 2 medium thinly sliced bitter melon with half of the 1 tsp salt in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness.

  2. 2

    Squeeze out excess liquid from bitter melon and rinse thoroughly with cold water, then drain completely.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cane vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and the remaining 1 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Add bitter melon, 2 medium diced Roma tomatoes, and 1 small thinly sliced red onion to the dressing and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving cold.

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Questions

How long does Ensaladang Ampalaya take?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Toss 2 medium thinly sliced bitter melon with half of the 1 tsp salt in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness."

Is Ensaladang Ampalaya low-carb?

A serving of Ensaladang Ampalaya carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Ensaladang Ampalaya?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 45 calories, with 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Ensaladang Ampalaya?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensaladang Ampalaya just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Ensaladang Ampalaya?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the bitter melon drops from 2 medium to 1 medium; doubled, it is 4 medium. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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