Ampalaya con Tausi
Ampalaya con Tausi is a savory bittermelon dish with tender pork belly, umami-rich fermented black beans, and sweet and savory Maggi oyster sauce. It's nutritious, delicious, and perfect with steamed rice for a hearty and healthy meal!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 medium ampalaya
- 1 pound pork belly, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can tausi (fermented black beans), rinsed and drained well
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Maggi oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut ampalaya lengthwise into halves. With a spoon, remove the seeds and scrape off the inner pith. Slice into ¼-inch thickness and place in a bowl of cold water until needed. Drain well when ready to use.
- 2
In a wide pan/wok, add pork belly and cook until lightly browned and begins to render fat.
- 3
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 4
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juices.
- 5
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until pork is tender.
- 6
In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, Maggi oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Add to pan and stir to distribute. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- 7
Add ampalaya and tausi. Stir to distribute. Cover and cook until ampalaya is tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.