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Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)
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Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)

Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • ½ lb beef sirloin tip steak
  • 2 medium pieces (about 1 lb) ampalaya (Chinese Bitter Melon)
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice wine or sherry
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Slice the sirloin steak into thin, narrow strips.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add the sliced beef and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the bitter melon by slicing in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon and then slice each half crosswise as thinly as possible.
  • Using a non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink, around 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and stir to coat.
  • Stir in the bitter melon. Add the water and the remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce. Stir and then cook, covered until the bitter melon is crisp tender, around 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the skillet sit, covered for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve with steamed rice.