BEEF AMPALAYA WITH SOTANGHON

YOU WILL NEED 1/4 kg ampalaya, seeded and sliced thinly 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 pc medium onion, sliced 150 g beef sirloin, cut into thin strips 1 pc beef bouillon cube 1 pouch (200 grams) DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce 50 g sotanghon, cut into shorter strands
HERE'S HOW 1 PREPARE brine solution by mixing 1 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1 tbsp iodized rock salt) with 1-1/2 cups water. Soak ampalaya in brine solution for 10 minutes. Squeeze and set aside. 2 SAUTÉ garlic, onion and beef. Add bouillon cube, DEL MONTE Tomato Sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1/2 tbsp iodized rock salt) and 1-1/2 cups water. Simmer for 10 minutes. 3 ADD sotanghon and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ampalaya and cook for 3 minutes or until tender.
Serves 7 High in Vitamin B12 – prevents anemia.