How to Cook Ampalaya (bitter melon) with Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ampalaya sliced thin, crosswise
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes sliced
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
How to cook Ampalaya (bitter melon) with Eggs:
- Saute 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.
- 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.
- Avoid stirring the vegetables as it squeezes more of the bitter flavor of the vegetables and makes the dish unpalatable. Yield: 4 servings.