Rellenong Ampalaya

Ingredients for Rellenong Ampalaya

• 2 large bitter gourds (ampalaya), cored and cut into 2-inch sections
• 500 g minced pork, 10% fat
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Rellenong Ampalaya

1. 1.Salt the inner surfaces of the ampalaya generously and rest for 2 hours; rinse well and drain.
2. 2.Mix pork, carrot, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, chilli flakes, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
3. 3.Pack the pork mixture firmly into the ampalaya sections and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
4. 4.Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes, until the filling is cooked through, then serve hot.