Ginisang Ampalaya with Shrimp

Ingredients for Ginisang Ampalaya with Shrimp

• 1 ampalaya (bitter gourd), halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
• Salt, plus 1 tablespoon for salting ampalaya
• 8 to 10 shrimp
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tomato, cubed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Ginisang Ampalaya with Shrimp

1. 1.Toss ampalaya with 1 tablespoon salt and rest 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and drain.
2. 2.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until light brown.
3. 3.Add onion and tomato; cook until soft.
4. 4.Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in ampalaya and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6.Push ingredients aside, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until set. Mix through and cook 1 minute before serving.