U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.


  • Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) With Pork

Ampalaya (bitter melon) is an oblong, ribbed, and wrinkled fruit grown throughout the Philippines.

Recipe Source: Healthy Heart, Healthy Family Manual for the Filipino Community

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 C onion, 1 medium, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed

  • ½ lb lean ground pork

  • 2 C ampalaya (bitter melon), sliced

  • 2 tsp lite soy sauce

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Photograph of the completed recipe.
calories 150
Total fat 6 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Total fiber 1 g
Protein 17 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Potassium 600 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Lightly sauté onion and garlic.

  • 2
    Add the ground pork, and cook until almost done.

  • 3
    Add the sliced ampalaya (bitter melon). Cover and simmer until the bitter melon turns green. Do not overcook.

  • 4
    Season with lite soy sauce and black pepper, and serve.

_______________
™Keep the Beat is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.