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Stuffed Ampalaya

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Stuffed Ampalaya

Stuffed Ampalaya bakes savory pork filling inside tender bitter melon rings.

40 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Stuffed Ampalaya

  • 2 ampalaya, about 10 to 12 inches each, cored and cut into 2-inch slices
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 3/4 cup carrots, minced
  • 1 cup shredded bread
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 raw egg

How to cook Stuffed Ampalaya

  1. 1.Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2.Mix pork, onion, carrots, shredded bread, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and egg until evenly combined.
  3. 3.Pack the pork mixture into the hollow ampalaya slices.
  4. 4.Grease a baking pan and arrange the stuffed ampalaya in a single layer.
  5. 5.Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked, then serve.
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