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Chinese Style Sauteed Ampalaya

August 7, 2021 by Manny 3 Comments

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Ginisang ampalaya or sauteed bitter melon is a popular Filipino vegetable dish. But the popular kind of ginisang ampalaya is with beaten eggs. This version has it’s Asian origin because of the fermented salted black beans or popularly known as tausi. It is common belief that to remove the bitter taste, you have to squeeze the sliced ampalaya with sea salt. But some are suggesting that you only have to soak it in brine to remove the bitter taste or soak it in water with a few teaspoons of baking soda. I suggest you try what really works. So if you are planning to cook an ampalaya recipe, I think this dish is a must try.

To cook this dish; Slice and halve the bitter melon and remove the seeds. Then slice into thick diagonal pieces. Soak in water with a little salt for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash 2 times and drain to lessen the bitter taste. Do not squeeze. Set aside. Heat oil in a pan and saute garlic until brown. Add onion and stir cook for 2 minutes. Then add pork and tausi. Saute for a while and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and let boil till pork is tender and water has almost evaporated. Then add liver strips. Stir cook for 2 minutes then add the ampalaya, pour in another 1/2 cup water. Cover and stir only once. When ampalaya is half done, add dissolved cornstarch. Stir gently until the sauce thickens. Be careful not to overcook the ampalaya.  To see the rest of the recipe with the exact measurement of ingredients, continue reading.

 

Sauteed Ampalaya Chinese Style
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How to Cook Chinese Style Sauteed Ampalaya

Ginisang ampalaya or sauteed bitter melon is a popular Filipino vegetable dish. But the popular kind of ginisang ampalaya is with beaten eggs.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Vegetables Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginisang ampalaya
Servings: 2 to 4 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo ampalaya or bitter melon
  • 100 grams pork cut into cubes
  • 100 grams pork liver cut into strips
  • 3 Tbsp. tausi or salted blackbeans
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp. MSG or granulated seasonings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Instructions

How to cook Chinese Style Sauteed Ampalaya:

  • Slice and halve the bitter melon and remove the seeds. Then slice into thick diagonal pieces.
  • Soak in water with a little salt for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash 2 times and drain to lessen the bitter taste. Do not squeeze. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and saute garlic until brown. Add onion and stir cook for 2 minutes. Then add pork and tausi.
  • Saute for a while and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and let boil till pork is tender and water has almost evaporated. Then add liver strips.
  • Stir cook for 2 minutes then add the ampalaya, pour in another 1/2 cup water. Cover and stir only once.
  • When ampalaya is half done, add dissolved cornstarch. Stir gently until the sauce thickens. Be careful not to overcook the ampalaya. Serve hot.

 

Sauteed Ampalaya Chinese Style

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Comments

  1. Maricel Bulasa

    June 26, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Informative and easy to make the recipe. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  2. Manny

    February 8, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Loui for the kind words. Cheers!

    Reply
  3. loui

    February 8, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    very helpful. great recipes and simple

    Reply

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