My first-born son loves it. Here's why: I make sure to totally remove the white inner lining. That's the bitter part. Cut it into very thin slices. Stir fry it with bagoong paste, ground pork, and beaten eggs with a little water. I see to it that other ingredients overpower the flavor of the ampalaya.
I make it a salad. Cut the ampalaya slices very thinly. Make sure that your knife is sharp. You can also dip it in water to get rid of the bitter taste. Place ripe mangoes, calamansi, and a little bit of honey. I dont eat ampalaya a lot but this one i like to eat!