Step-by-Step Guide to Make Favorite Sautéed Bitter Gourd (Ginisang Ampalaya)

Hey everyone, it is Drew, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, sautéed bitter gourd (ginisang ampalaya). It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Sautéed Bitter Gourd (Ginisang Ampalaya) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Sautéed Bitter Gourd (Ginisang Ampalaya) is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have sautéed bitter gourd (ginisang ampalaya) using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Sautéed Bitter Gourd (Ginisang Ampalaya):

1. Make ready 1 piece (380 grams) Ampalaya / Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon
2. Take 5 cloves (15 grams) Garlic
3. Make ready 1 piece (40 grams) Onion
4. Get 3 pieces (90 grams) Tomato
5. Prepare 1 piece (140 grams) Pork Cutlet
6. Make ready 1 piece Egg
7. Prepare 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
8. Make ready 2 tablespoons Rock Salt
9. Take Iodized Salt
10. Get Ground Black Pepper
11. Prepare Oil
12. Make ready Water

Steps to make Sautéed Bitter Gourd (Ginisang Ampalaya):

1. Prepare the bitter gourd or ampalaya to reduce its bitterness: Cut the ends of the bitter gourd and cut in half crosswise and lengthwise. - Scoop out the seeds and scrape out the inner white pith using a spoon.
2. Slice the bitter gourd crosswise, approximately 1/4 inch thick. - The next step is important to reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourd. Pour 1 tbsp. of rock salt and rub / massage the bitter gourd pieces, as if you are massaging a ground meat.
3. Pour the water to rinse the salt and press the bitter gourd with your two hands to drain the water. Discard the water and repeat the step 1 more time.
4. Prepare the rest of the ingredients: Chop the garlic and red onion. Cut the tomatoes into strips. Cut the pork cutlet into small cubes
5. Heat the skillet over medium heat and pour about 2 tbsp. cooking oil. Add the garlic and sauté it for a few minutes. Add the onion and sauté it for a few minutes. Add in the pork and continue to stir. Add a tablespoon of fish sauce and sprinkle some iodized salt and ground black pepper Mix very well until the meat turns white. Add in the tomatoes and sauté until it becomes soft.
6. Now, add in the prepped bitter gourd and mix well to cover it with all the flavors. Beautiful colors, right? Add about 1 to 1-1/2 cups of water. Cover the skillet and simmer until the bitter gourd is cooked to your preferred tenderness. ©homebasedchef
7. Beat the egg, pour it in and then mix well to distribute evenly. Then do your final seasoning according to taste. ©

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