Name: Ensaladang Ampalaya (Bitter Melon Salad)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 4 small bitter melons (about 12 oz/350 g), deseeded and sliced; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 shallots, sliced; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (bagoong alamang); 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 5 red bird’s eye chilies (siling labuyo), sliced (optional); 1 small cucumber (cubed); 1 tablespoon kalamansi lime juice or lemon juice

Ensaladang Ampalaya (Bitter Melon Salad)

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Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 1

by ShaleeDP

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Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

by ShaleeDP

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This is a very quick and easy salad recipe with bitter melons, tomato, chrimp paste... Very good for those with anemia.
Ingredients
- 4 small bitter melons (about 12 oz/350 g), deseeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 5 shallots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 5 red bird’s eye chilies (siling labuyo), sliced (optional)
- 1 small cucumber (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon kalamansi lime juice or lemon juice
Directions
1. Sprinkle the bitter melons with the salt and place them in a colander for 30 minutes to drain.
2. Rinse off the salt and dab the melon slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the melon slices with the remaining ingredients.
4. Allow to stand for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop, then serve.
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