Ginisang Ampalaya
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato,chopped
- 2 large ampalaya (bitter melon)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 chicken cube
- 2 eggs, beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cut bitter melon in half lengthwise. Remove seeds using spoon. Make sure you take out all the white stuff .
- Slice it diagonally and put into a bowl. Smother it with salt, make sure each slice gets some salt into them and let it stand for about 5 minutes. Rinse it off with water and set aside.
- Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato in heated oil. Add the chicken cube and the water. Stir until it is dissolved.
- Add the ampalaya and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the beaten egg on top and cover until egg is cooked.
- Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and serve.