Ginisang Ampalaya

Ginisang Ampalaya is transalated as Sautéed Bitter Melon. This Filipino vegetable recipe is one of the healthiest recipe around.

Bitter melon is best known for antidiabetic effects. It contains a chemical known as insulin-like peptide that is similar in shape and function to animal-produced insulin. Other chemicals, including vicine, in bitter melon may also have blood-sugar lowering effects.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces ampalaya, cleaned and cut into thin slices
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 raw eggs
• 18 ounces luke warm water
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

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