Ampalaya Con Carne
Ampalaya Con Carne is a Filipino dish known for its unique combination of bitter melon (ampalaya) and savory beef (carne). The dish is both flavorful and nutritious, offering a delightful contrast of tastes and textures. It is a simple, easy-to-make, and delicious dish featuring a nutritious ampalaya and a tender and succulent beef.
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 large ampalaya sliced moon-shape
- ½ pound beef sirloin sliced thin
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Marinade
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
Instructions
- Slice sirloin into thin strips. Make sure you slice the meat against the grain for the most tender bite.
- In a bowl, combine the baking soda, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch, and mix until combined. Add the sliced beef sirloin. Coat well and marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- Slice the bitter melon into half and remove the seeds. Slice in moon shape and transfer into a bowl with water and sprinkle a half teaspoon of salt to remove some bitterness. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the beef with the marinade. Allow the beef to cook slightly seared. This takes about 3-5 minutes. Take it out and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add a tablespoon of oil. Saute garlic and onion until translucent. Add the tomatoes and cook them until soft.
- Add the ampalaya, spread across the pan, and cook for 3 minutes undisturbed.
- Return the seared beef to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes or until the beef is heated thoroughly and the bittermelon is crisp and tender. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your taste. Enjoy!
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