Ginisang Ampalaya with Pork

Bitter melon stir-fried with pork strips, garlic, and onion. Savory pork balances the bitterness for a simple nutritious ulam.

Estimated cost: ₱85–₱100

Prep 15 min · Total 28 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 332 kcal · 21 g protein · 9 g carbs · 25 g fat

Ingredients

• 200g, sliced Ampalaya
• 100g Pork shoulder
• 1/4 small, diced Onion
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1/2 tsp for ampalaya prep Salt
• to taste Black pepper

Steps

1. Halve ampalaya, remove pith, and slice thinly.
2. Massage with salt for 1 minute, rest 8–10 minutes, rinse briefly, and squeeze dry.
3. Heat oil over medium-high heat and brown pork for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add garlic for 30 seconds, then onion for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add ampalaya and stir-fry over high heat 3–4 minutes.
6. Season with fish sauce and pepper.
7. Remove from heat while still vibrant green.

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