Easiest Way to Make Favorite Savory Sautéed Bitter Gourd with Tomatoes / Ampalaya / Bitter Melon
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I'm so happy my cousin taught me how to cook this way. This is my favorite style of Sautéed Bitter Gourd- with a bit of eggy sauce. Delish!
Just double the recipe if using the whole Ampalaya.
Ingredients and spices that need to be Prepare to make Savory Sautéed Bitter Gourd with Tomatoes / Ampalaya / Bitter Melon:
- 1/2 Bitter Gourd / Ampalaya / Bitter Melon, sliced
- 2-3 small tomatoes (double if using the whole Gourd), sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons minced pork
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 beaten egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp patis (optional)
- 1/4 of a cube of pork or beef broth cube
- 1/4 c water or as needed
- Cooking oil
- For Soaking
- Water to submerge the sliced gourd
- Generous amount of salt
Steps to make Savory Sautéed Bitter Gourd with Tomatoes / Ampalaya / Bitter Melon
- TAMING THE GOURD'S BITTERNESS: Slice in C shapes and place in a container. Sprinkle salt over it generously. Leave on the counter for 30 minutes or more. Then squeeze lightly under running tap to remove the saltiness and bitterness. Place in another container with water while lightly rubbing with your fingers. Discard and fill it again with water. Do this 3 times.
- Leave the gourd soaking in water while you prep your other ingredients.
- Sauté onions then garlic in oil. Then sauté in your choice of meat (beef or pork, minced or chopped).
- When meat has changed color, add in the chopped tomatoes. Dissolve the broth cube in 1/8c of water and add to the pan. Season with salt/patis, pepper, as desired. Cover and bring to a slight boil.
- Remove and lightly squeeze out liquid from the gourd then add to the pan. Don't mix yet, just cover a few minutes to cook the gourd.
- Beat an egg and pour around the pan. Mix slightly. If sauce is drying out you can add tablespoons of water. Mix, taste and adjust. Cover and let it simmer. For a crunchy gourd, don't simmer too long. For softer, leave longer.
- Serve as a side or veggie dish. Enjoy!
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