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Ensaladang Ampalaya Recipe

Eduardo Joven
3.80 from 10 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Ampalaya bitter gourd, sliced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium White onion sliced
  • 1 medium Tomato seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Sinamak or Cane vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup raisins optional
  • 1 tablespoon salt for rubbing
  • Extra salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice the Ampalaya (bitter gourd), then rub the salt all over the veggie. Let it stay for 30 minutes.
  • Quickly wash the Ampalaya with running water to remove the salt, then drain the excess liquid.
  • Combine Sinamak/Vinegar, ground black pepper, and salt to taste(if only needed) in a bowl. Stir well.
  • Add the Ampalaya (bitter gourd), onion, red bell pepper and tomato in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Cover the bowl with a cling wrap and then refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • Serve as a side dish for your favorite fried dried fish.
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