Comments on: Ampalaya Guisado: Bitter Melon Sauteed in Tomatoes, Onions and Scrambled Eggs https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:50:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ampalaya with Crab Meat and Gata - The Quirino Kitchen https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-1700189 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:50:45 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-1700189 […] ways to cook traditional ampalaya and I have posted the recipes on this site before – Ampalaya Guisado with Egg and Tomatoes, Pork-filled Ampalaya Soup, and Ampalaya with Beef and Black Beans. Both are superb and easy family […]

]]> By: I failed but I’m not bitter - Table Under a Tree https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-1678478 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 03:37:01 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-1678478 […] So while it may not have been the actual ingredient I was supposed to explore, I challenged myself to try something I’d only ever eaten once or twice, with varying degrees of enjoyment to be frank. I figured that was in the spirit of the challenge, if not the letter. So I came home armed with a fairly prehistoric looking gourd ready to cook up a storm. A bit of googling later and I was cooking myself what I discovered to be a classic Filipino vegetable dish called ampalaya guisado: bittermelon sauteed in tomatoes, onions and scrambled eggs. […]

]]> By: Elizabeth Q https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83993 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:56:32 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83993 In reply to Tina (PinayInTexas).

Hi Tina,thanks for the kind comments.I learned how to squeeze the salt out of the ampalaya from other family members. It was just one of those things you watch others do while in the kitchen. You’re right, moms always knew how to do this veggie dish right!

]]> By: Elizabeth Q https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83989 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:53:12 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83989 In reply to Kai.

Thank, Kai! You’re right, we’re all better off now after all the vegetables we were taught to eat. Glad you stopped by.

]]> By: Tina (PinayInTexas) https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83810 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:44:56 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83810 Nice post! Your ampalaya guisado looks so appetizing, Elizabeth!
I must admit that ampalaya is one of those few veggies that I don’t enjoy much especially when I was a kid. But it was my mom’s favorite and I always ate whatever ampalaya dish my mom cooked. She was so good in making it less bitter. Just like you, she would dredge ampalaya in salt, but she doesn’t squeeze it. She would just soak it in water for about 30 minutes and drain it after.

]]> By: Kai https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83745 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:35:54 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83745 Hahaha I was expecting this to come up! Didn’t we all have bad days being forced to eat ampalaya in our childhood! Perhaps we’re better persons now for it, heheh, after those bitter moments. Great story, thanks!

]]> By: Elizabeth Q https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83318 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:06:10 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83318 In reply to Adora.

Thanks, Adora! It sure is a bittersweet vegetable for most of us. We all had the love-hate-love relationship with this veggie! Glad you stopped by. I love London, btw!

]]> By: Adora https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83251 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:53:54 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83251 Oh yes, ampalaya brings back bitter memories, pardon the pun. This vegetable that I use to hate became one of my favourites later on. Unfortunately, this is a bit pricey here in London so I can’t have it as often as I’d want to. I love the way you cooked it here, Elizabeth, as much as I love ampalaya con carne.

]]> By: Elizabeth Q https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83013 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:19:13 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83013 In reply to Iska.

Thanks, Iska! Glad you now like the ampalaya. Yes, the “con carne” version is yummy, I’ll try it soon. Nice of you to stop by.

]]> By: Iska https://thequirinokitchen.com/ampalaya-guisado-filipino-bittermelon-sauteed-in-tomatoes-onions-and-scrambled-eggs/#comment-83001 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:43:29 +0000 http://asianinamericamag.com/?p=1640#comment-83001 Oh the dreaded amplalaya! There probably was a time when I didn’t like it (I don’t remember!) but I am pretty sure I love it already when I was about 8. After I tasted ampalaya con carne, of course. I miss this version with egg, yummy! I have to try this again soon.

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