Ginisang Ampalaya

Name: Ginisang Ampalaya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 medium bitter melon, sliced thinly; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 large eggs, beaten

A classic Filipino stir-fry of thinly sliced bitter melon sautéed with juicy tomatoes, savory ground pork, and scrambled eggs. Pre-salting the melon softens its sharp bite for a well-balanced flavor.

35 minEasyServes 4230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium bitter melon, sliced thinly
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

1

Toss 2 medium sliced thinly bitter melon with half of the 1 tsp salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the bitter liquid.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then saute 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 small chopped yellow onion until translucent.
3

Add 2 medium diced Roma tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Add 1/2 lb ground pork, season with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper and the remaining 1 tsp salt, and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
5

Stir in squeezed 2 medium sliced thinly bitter melon and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
6

Pour in 2 large beaten eggs and stir gently until scrambled and fully cooked.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Ginisang Ampalaya reach?

For Ginisang Ampalaya, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Ginisang Ampalaya?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Ginisang Ampalaya uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Is Ginisang Ampalaya low-carb?

A serving of Ginisang Ampalaya carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

Does Ginisang Ampalaya contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ginisang Ampalaya?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 230 calories, with 16 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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