Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Melon with Eggs)

How's your week going guys?

Today is my Grocery day. 

I usually go twice a week but with this new decree we are thinking

about going to go out with the kids sometime this week.

It's gonna be my first time going out of the house not because I'm getting food.

Nothing crazy, just to get some fresh air.

I hope it goes well.

Anyways,

It's my son's Birthday tomorrow.

I got pretty upset that they won't let people buy non-food items at the

local grocery store that I usually go to.

I just wanted my boy to have the best day.

I hope what we got is enough for him to have a good Birthday.

On a positive note.

It's Watermelon Season!

This always brightens up my mood.

I love love watermelon!

I will probably have this in the fridge this whole season!

Look at these Beauty!!

We try to keep it healthy during the week.

So today's meal is 100% healthy.

Ampalaya known as Bitter Melon is a greenish, elongated, wrinkled vegetable that not everyone likes

in the Philippines.

But this is a traditional dish that most Filipinos cooks.

It's very bitter if you don't cook it right.

I remember how my mom always force me to eat this when I was a kid she keeps 

telling me its good for me because its healthy. 

It is indeed healthy.

It is packed with Vitamin A, Iron, Phosporus and Calcium. 

It's definitely been a while since I had this.

Not the first thing I thought about to eat when I was in the Philippines.

But, when the Filipino grocery had this in stock I had to order it.

I wouldn't force the kids to eat this.

But, I surely enjoyed it. 

Let me know what you guys think!

I highly suggest to soak it in water and salt 30 minutes before cooking!

Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Melon with Eggs)

Ingredients

• 1 lb bitter melon (ampalaya)
• 1 large tomato
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Wash bitter melon, cut both ends and slice vertically to expose the seeds. Scoop the seeds out using a spoon.
2. Slice thinly about ⅛ inch thick.
3. Place in a colander and sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt.
4. Mix using your hands and set aside for 30 minutes. The salt removes most of the bitterness.
5. Rinse under cold running water, gently squeezing them with your fingers. Set aside to drain while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
6. Peel garlic and mince. Also peel onion and slice thinly. Set aside.
7. Wash tomato and chop.
8. Place skillet on the stove and heat oil on medium high. Sauté garlic and onions till garlic has browned a little and onions become translucent, about 2 minutes.
9. Throw in tomatoes and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
10. Add bitter melon and sauté for another 5 minutes until it gets soft.
11. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt, soy sauce, and ground pepper.
12. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and add it into the skillet.
13. Wait until the eggs starts cooking before mixing with the rest.
14. Cook for another minute before removing from heat.
15. Serve with warm rice.

Enjoy!!!!!

It was good, a little bitter but not that bad. 

Have a great week!!

xoxo

-Jen