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Ampalaya con Carne

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb beef sirloin sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large bitter gourd ampalaya; cleaned and sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 small thumb ginger julienned
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water or more if necessary
  • 5 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine beef, soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix all the ingredients until evenly distributed and marinade for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat a frying pan or wok and pour-in 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.
  • When the oil is hot enough, pan fry the marinated beef in medium heat until the outer part turns medium to dark brown (about 3 to 5 minutes per side).
  • Add water and simmer until the beef is tender.
  • Heat a separate pan or cooking pot then pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
  • When the oil is hot enough, sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
  • Add the sliced bitter gourd and stir fry for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer to the pan with the tender beef. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer to a serving plate then serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g