Stuffed “ampalaya”—zero residual bitterness

Ingredients

MAIN INGREDIENT:

• 1 large ampalaya – portion of bottom sliced to let it stand alone, lengthwise slice a bit of top part (don’t discard the cut portion-set aside) to facilitate de-seeding or scraping of internals with the use of spoon. Rinse 5-8 times under running tap water. So now you have a standing clean ampalaya.

SAUTÉING & FILLING INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ kilo ground beef
• 20 ml. EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 5 cloves crushed fresh garlic
• 1 small onion minced
• 50 grams squarely minced carrots
• 50 grams green peas
• 50 grams cooked corn kernel
• 2 grams salt
• 2 gram ground black pepper
• 10ml. soy sauce

BAKING NEEDS:

• 15 ml. EVOO
• 3 grams salt
• 2 grams ground black pepper
• 3 pieces small tomatoes for veggie side and garnish