Beef Ampalaya
INGREDIENTS:
250 grams lean beef, thinly sliced into strips (for easy cooking)
1 large size, ampalaya, split in halve de-seaded, sliced crosswise*
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoon cooking oil
1/8 teaspoon msg
1/2 cup water
*If you like the ampalaya to be moderately bitter, soak it in a bowl of water and salt, then rinse it before cooking.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat a frying pan or wok and pour-in cooking oil.
2. When the oil is hot enough, sauté the garlic and onion.
3. Put-in beef strips, stir fry until brown or tender (under medium heat).
4. Add the msg, salt, black ground pepper, soy sauce and stir, add sliced bitter gourd (ampalaya) and water, then simmer 5-10 minutes (under medium heat).
5. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate then serve.
6. Share and enjoy!
Source: http://www.ulampinoy.com/
