(PINOY STYLE) GINISANG AMPALAYA

Ingredients:
2 pieces Ampalaya
1/4 kilo lean ground Beef
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp salt
2 raw eggs
1 large tomato, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 tbsp cooking oil


Cooking Procedure:
Slice the Ampalaya into thin slices, also slice the the onion and tomato
Heat the pan and place the cooking oil
Sautee the garlic, onion, and tomato the add the beef until it turns brown
Add the ampalaya mix well with the other ingredients
Put-in salt and pepper to taste
Beat the eggs and pour over the ampalaya then let the eggs cook partially, mix it well with all the ingredients. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

Cooking Tip:  Minimize the bitterness of Ampalaya

1  Rub a handful salt and squeeze the sliced Ampalaya/bitter gourds to remove the bitter juice

2  Another way to partially eliminate the bitter taste is to boil with water and drain.
    This process is repeated a few times.
3  Place the Ampalaya in a luke warm water, add a pinch of salt then leave for 5 minutes. Place
    the ampalaya in a cheese cloth then squees tighly until all liquid drips.