The Happy Home Cook: Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon a la Siomai

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The Happy Home Cook: Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon a la Siomai

If you have the acquired taste for bitter melon, you might enjoy a recipe of this steamed gourd stuffed with a ground pork mixture. Think about it as having siomai with a twist!

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The Happy Home Cook: Sauteed Bitter Melon (Ginisang Ampalaya)

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The Happy Home Cook: Sauteed Bitter Melon (Ginisang Ampalaya)

I remember my grandmother telling me how important it is for me to eat bitter melon when I was growing up. Aside from its unique flavor, bitter melon has important health benefits, including helping to reduce blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol.

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The Happy Home Cook: Ampalaya [Bittermelon] Braised with Beef

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The Happy Home Cook: Ampalaya [Bittermelon] Braised with Beef

Enjoy this classic bittermelon dish.

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The Happy Home Cook: Beef Ampalaya and Shrimp Ampalaya

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The Happy Home Cook: Beef Ampalaya and Shrimp Ampalaya

Despite its taste, ampalaya (bitter melon) is good for you. Here are two Filipino classic recipes which use this popular backyard vegetable.

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