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Conquer the bitterness of ampalaya with this recipe! And no, you don't have to squeeze the juices out, just stir fry in plant-based Bistek to absorb all the savory, tangy flavors. This technique makes ampalaya more palatable without ridding it of its nutrients! Ready in under 30 minutes, and can be a meal on its own with steamed rice!

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 pack Vegan Bistek
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pc Ampalaya, sliced thinly
1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/2 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
2 tsps Cornstarch Slurry (1T cornstarch mixed with 2T water)

Method:
1. Thaw Bistek for 30mins. Drain bistek in collander. Reserve sauce.
2. Slice ends of ampalaya, discard. Then slice crosswise then lengthwise. Scrape out seeds and white pith with spoon. Then slice thinly.
3. In a pan over high heat, add in 1T oil fry the bistek meat for 2 mins. Add in half of soy sauce and half of dark soy sauce. Mix well and fry for another 1 minute. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, over medium heat add 1T oil. Saute onion for 3mins. Then add garlic and saute for another 1min.
5. Turn heat on high and add in sliced ampalaya. Saute for 1-2mins.
6. Turn heat to medium. Add bistek sauce, remaining soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Mix then add the reserved bistek meat. Mix well.
7. Add 2 tsps cornstarch slurry. Mix again.
8. Serve warm with rice.

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