Guinisang ampalaya

Ingredients: 

• 4 pieces of Ampalaya (Amorgoso) cut into thin slices
• 2 medium size tomatoes
• 1 large onion - chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic - minced
• 2 eggs - beaten
• 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of Patis (fish sauce)
• 1 teaspoon of pepper

Directions:

• Wash and cut the amplaya in and remove the spongy substance and seeds.  Cut into thin slices as seen in the picture and set aside.
• Cut the tomatoes in tiny quarters and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
• Add tomatoes and stir.
• Add patis and stir.
• Add ampalaya and water.
• When the ampalaya is almost tender, pour in the beaten eggs and stir.
• Add pepper to taste.  
• Lower heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.