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Savory Stir-Fried Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)

The Cooking Pinay — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:34:35 +0000

We Filipinos love bitter melon (ampalaya) despite its bitterness and I have another savory ampalaya that I stir-fried for a change. But did you know that we’re not the only ones who enjoy this vegetable? The Chinese and Indians also love it and they have their own delicious ways of cooking it. Where Can We...

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Ampalaya with Tuna Caldereta (Bitter Gourd)

The Cooking Pinay — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:46:20 +0000

Bitter melon or bitter gourd is known as ampalaya in Filipino and it’s almost everyone’s favorite in the Philippines and Filipinos abroad. Although ampalaya is better, it makes a good and healthy choice for cooking and is easy to prepare and cook too. So, if you see bitter gourds at the grocery, maybe you can...

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Ginisang Ampalaya with Toyomansi (Sauteed Bitter Melon)

The Cooking Pinay — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:40:58 +0000

Have you tried the recipe ginisang ampalaya with Toyomansi? Ginisa in English translates to sauteed or stir-fried. In Filipino cooking, ginisa means cooking food by sauteing it in oil or butter with garlic, onion, and sometimes tomatoes. Ginisang ampalaya with Toyomansi, or sautéed bitter melon with soy sauce and calamansi, is a flavorful Filipino dish...

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