by Wina Velasco Javier
Ingredients
- 1 whole ampalaya (bitter gourd)
- 1/2 cup ground pork
- 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tsps cooking oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic with taosi beans
- 1 tsp Hoisin sauce
- 1/2 c tsp oyster sauce
- Sugar-optional
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Cut ampalaya into round pieces, about 1 /12 inches.
- Remove the seeds by scraping them off with the help of a bread knife.
- Boil dried shiitake mushrooms until tender, chop into small pieces.
- Sauté garlic, onions, pork and add seasoning according to your taste. You may increase spiciness. Set aside.
- In oil, sear both sides of ampalaya and stuff it with the sautéed pork. Cover and simmer a bit for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve as topping for hot rice.
