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Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon

Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon

Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon is a delicious vegetable stir-fry made of bittermelon, shrimp, tomatoes, and eggs. It's nutritious, tasty, and budget-friendly, too!

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 4 medium ampalaya
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 0.5 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 egg beaten
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut ampalaya lengthwise and with a spoon, remove seeds and scrape off white pith. Slice it thin and put it in a bowl of cold water until needed. Drain it well when ready to use.

  2. Put large skillet on medium heat and warm up some oil. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened.

  3. Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice.

  4. Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.

  5. Add shrimp and Keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until shrimp starts to change color.

  6. Add water and bring up to a rolling boil.

  7. Toss in ampalaya and gently toss to combine. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender yet crisp.

  8. In a thin stream, add eggs and gently stir to distribute. Keep cooking for about 1 minute or until eggs have set.

  9. Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve it while it's hot.

  10. Scrape off all the white pith inside and slice the green flesh as thinly as possible.

  11. Sugar, used in the right proportion, can help neutralize bitter flavors. Sprinkle the dish with about ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper.