🥗 Ensaladang Ampalaya

Vegetable · Main ingredient: Bitter Gourd · ⏱ 15 min · Serves 5 · ~₱120 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

• 2 pc 2 medium ampalaya (bitter gourd), thinly sliced
• 3 pinch 1 tsp salt (for de-bittering)
• 2 pc 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 pc 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 pc 2 pieces salted egg (itlog na maalat), sliced
• 3 tbsp 3 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
• 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp sugar
• 0.25 tsp pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sprinkle sliced ampalaya with salt, massage gently, and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out bitterness.
2. Rinse the ampalaya thoroughly under cold water and squeeze out excess liquid, then pat dry.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ampalaya, diced tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
6. Let the salad marinate for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld.
7. Top with sliced salted egg just before serving.
8. Serve chilled as a side dish with grilled or fried meat and rice.

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