Ampalaya con Huevo

Thinly sliced bitter melon stir-fried with scrambled egg for a quick, nutritious ulam. Salting the ampalaya first helps tame the bitterness.

Estimated cost: ₱60–₱70

Prep 15 min · Total 25 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 296 kcal · 14 g protein · 8 g carbs · 24 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 medium (150g) Ampalaya (bitter melon)
• 2 pcs Large eggs
• 1/4 small, diced Onion
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp + to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Steps

1. Halve the ampalaya, remove seeds and pith, then slice thinly.
2. Massage with 1/2 tsp salt for 1 minute. Rest 5–10 minutes, rinse briefly, and squeeze dry.
3. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then onion for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add ampalaya and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still green.
6. Pour beaten eggs into the pan. Let edges set for 10 seconds, then gently scramble and fold with the ampalaya.
7. Cook 1–2 minutes until eggs are just set, then serve immediately.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).