Ampalaya Salad (Bitter Gourd Salad)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups ampalaya, sliced thinly
• 2 tbsps. rock salt
• 3 pcs. sibuyas tagalog (shallots)
• 2 pcs. tomatoes, round thin slices

Dressing:

• 4 tbsps. Mama Sita's Coconut Nectar Vinegar
• 4 tbsps. water
• 4 tbsps. sugar dash of black pepper

Procedure:

• Cut ampalaya into two, lengthwise.
• Remove the seeds.
• Slice thinly crosswise.
• Rub ampalaya slices with salt.
• Leave for 20 minutes.
• Squeeze out ampalaya juice.
• Remove excess salt with water.
• Squeeze out water.
• Cut shallots and tomatoes into thin, round slices.
• Chill the vegetable slices.
• Arrange in a platter and serve with dressing.

Procedure for Dressing:

• In a sauce pan, mix vinegar and water and let boil for 2 minutes.
• Lower heat.
• Add sugar, and black pepper.
• Stir continuously for two to three minutes.
• Let cool and serve with salad.

Via: Lutongbahay