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Ingredients:

• 1 piece medium size Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya)
• 2 pieces Eggs (the number and size of eggs used is up to your preference)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust according to taste)
• ground Black Pepper (adjust according to taste)
• a pinch of ground Oregano (optional)
• 1 medium size Tomato
• 1 small size Onion
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil

Procedure:

1. Cut the bitter gourd in half and take out the pith and the seeds.
2. Slice bitter gourd thinly in crosswise halves and set aside.
3. Chop tomato and onion and set aside.
4. Mince garlic and set aside.
5. Prepare the egg mixture by beating the eggs together with salt, oregano and black pepper in a bowl. Set Aside.
6. Heat cooking oil in skillet (frying pan/wok) over medium heat.
7. Saute onion, garlic and tomato until aromatic.
8. Add in the sliced bitter gourd and saute in high heat for 1 minute.
9. Add the beaten egg mixture and stir to cook the egg mixture evenly for 1 minute.
   DON'T COVER THE PAN TO AVOID A VERY BITTER TASTING DISH.
10. Remove from heat and serve.