Ginisang Ampalaya

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Ingredients

1 piece of bitter melon (ampalaya), seeds removed and cut into thin slices
1-2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced (optional)
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
salt for the bitter melon
salt and pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Place the bitter melon in a large bowl.  Add salt and luke warm water to the bowl.

2. Let this sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, drain the water.

3. Using a layer of cheesecloth dab the bitter melon to absorb excess moisture then set it aside.

4. In a large pan saute the garlic followed by onions until the garlic turns golden brown and the onions become translucent.

5. Add the tomatoes and cook them until the tomatoes are soft.

6. Then add the bitter melon and cook for 3 minutes.  Now pour the beaten eggs over the mixture.

7. Let the eggs cook until partially done. Then stir the mixture until the bitter melon has softened and is fully cooked.

8. Season with salt and pepper.  Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.