Sauteed Ampalaya (Bitter Gourd)

2 pcs large eggs

• *2 pitches of salt
• *Beaten

1 large ampalaya

• *Wash
• *Trim away the two pointed ends
• *Cut it half lengthwise
• *Remove the seeds
• *Slice crosswise thinly
• *Rub the slices with rock salt and soak in water for 20 minutes. (It helps cut the bitterness of the vegetable)
• *Drain and rinse
• *Drain again and pat dry

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 gloves garlic, chopped
2 medium hotdog, diced
100 g ground pork
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon sugar

1. Pour oil in a heated pan.
2. When hot, put the onion, garlic, tomatoes, hotdog and ground pork.
3. Stir and fry for 3 minutes then add ampalaya and sugar.
4. Add some water to prevent burning.
5. Then simmer for 10 minutes or until ampalaya is tender.
6. Stir in beaten eggs and some salt to taste.
7. Keep stirring slowly until cooked.