Ginisang Ampalaya Recipe - Traditional Filipino Dish Made with Bitter Melon

ampalaya

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a milder flavor, while cabbage is more affordable.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Ground turkey is leaner, and canned tuna is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a less salty alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpea flour

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, and chickpea flour is a budget-friendly option.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ampalaya and cook until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and crack in eggs, scrambling until cooked through.

Combine the eggs with the ampalaya mixture, stirring well to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

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