Ampalaya(bitter melon)With Eggs

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups ampalaya, sliced thin crosswise 1 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced2 eggs, slightly beaten2 tablespoons shortening1/4 cup onion, minced1/4 cup water 2 tsp canola oil Salt to taste
Directions
How to cook Ampalaya(bitter melon)With Eggs:

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Sauté garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons of shortening or oil. Add tomatoes and water, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add sliced ampalaya, cover and cook for 3 more minutes. Season with salt.
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Add the beaten eggs spreading all over the vegetables. Cook over slow heat until the eggs are slightly firm. Add an extra 2 tablespoons of oil if necessary to keep the eggs from sticking.
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Avoid stirring the vegetables as it squeezes more of the bitter flavor of the vegetables and makes the dish unpalatable. Yield: 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GNEHB7.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 273.8
  • Total Fat: 19.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 430.0 mg
  • Sodium: 145.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 16.1 g

Member Reviews
  • ILIKETOZUMBA
    My first time trying bitter melon - and it's definitely bitter! The tomatoes helped cut the bitterness, so I don't recommend skipping them; I'd actually add twice as much as this calls for. Interesting veggie, and interesting recipe. Thanks for sharing! - 12/29/12