Ampalaya with egg

Most of us aren't fond of eating Ampalaya or Bittergourd because of its awful taste. But wait, this dish might change your appetite from bitter to a delightful experience. The secret to remove the bitterness of the ampalaya is to scrape off the white pith and the seeds in the middle and wash it well with running water before cooking it. And to add more flavors in it, we mixed it with some eggs and small shrimps. So, don't be bitter to try this very healthy recipe.

Ingredients:

3 pcs ampalaya
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pc onion, diced
1/4 kl small shrimps, deveined
2 pcs eggs, beaten
2 pcs tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
1 tbsp cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Wash the ampalayas and slice it length wise. Scrape off the white pith in the middle and all the seeds. Wash it again on running water and place it in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In a skillet with medium heat, saute the garlic, onions and tomatoes until the tomatoes are soft. Add the shrimps, mix well until the shrimps turns red.
3. Add the ampalaya and toss it well. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Pour the beaten eggs and stir it well to distribute to all other ingredients. Continue mixing until the eggs are done. Remove from heat.
5. Transfer to a bowl and serve it with lots of rice! Enjoy your healthy meal.