Stuffed Ampalaya

Stuffed Ampalaya

by Wina Velasco Javier

Ingredients

  • 1 whole ampalaya (bitter gourd)
  • 1/2 cup ground pork
  • 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tsps cooking oil
  • 1 tsp chili garlic with taosi beans
  • 1 tsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 c tsp oyster sauce
  • Sugar-optional
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  • Cut ampalaya into round pieces, about 1 /12 inches.
  • Remove the seeds by scraping them off with the help of a bread knife.
  • Boil dried shiitake mushrooms until tender, chop into small pieces.
  • Sauté garlic, onions, pork and add seasoning according to your taste. You may increase spiciness. Set aside.
  • In oil, sear both sides of ampalaya and stuff it with the sautéed pork. Cover and simmer a bit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve as topping for hot rice.

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