Bitter Melon With Beef (ampalaya Con Carne)
Bitter Melon with Beef, also known as Ampalaya con Carne, is a popular dish in Filipino Chinese cuisine. The bitterness of the melon is balanced by the savory beef, creating a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 2 medium bitter melons, seeds removed and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add the marinated beef and cook until browned.
- Add the bitter melon and water, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the melon is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Frying Pan Spatula Knife Cutting Board
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bitter Melon with Beef hot over steamed rice.
Tips & tricks
Soaking the bitter melon in salted water for 10 minutes before cooking can help reduce its bitterness.
Cost
$15