Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg

Ang Ginisang Ampalaya at Itlog ay isang masustansyang ulam para sa ating mga pilipino mapa Almusal man o mapatanghalian o kahit pa pang hapunan. Ang lutong ito'y nasilayan ko sa inaing aking asawa at unti unti kung pinagaralan kung papano ito maihahanda sa aming hapag kainan. Napakasarap na ulam at napakasimple din na ihanda. ito po ang inyong mga kailangan para sa paghahanda ng masustansyang ulam na ito. 

Ingredients

1 piece of bitter melon (ampalaya), seeds removed and cut into thin slices
1-2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced (optional)
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
salt for the bitter melon
salt and pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil

Instructions

• Place the bitter melon in a large bowl.
• Add salt and luke warm water to the bowl.
• Let this sit for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, drain the water.
• Using a layer of cheesecloth dab the bitter melon to absorb excess moisture then set it aside.
• In a large pan saute the garlic followed by onions until the garlic turns golden brown and the onions become translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and cook them until the tomatoes are soft.
• Then add the bitter melon and cook for 3 minutes.
• Now pour the beaten eggs over the mixture.
• Let the eggs cook until partially done.
• Then stir the mixture until the bitter melon has softened and is fully cooked.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
• Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!