Would you believe that this sweet shake has ampalaya? 

Ampalaya or bitter gourd get a bad rap for tasting, well, bitter.

However, it is one of the most nutritious foods as it is rich in vitamin C and A. It also has a lot of fiber which is good for digestion.

Chef Jion Redoña has a refreshing and surprising way to use ampalaya. He incorporated the bitter vegetable into a sweet shake.

Here's how you can prepare his Ampalaya Sweet Shake.

Ingredients

Ampalaya
Apples
Bananas
Yogurt
Evaporated milk
Honey
Cinammon
Ice

Procedure

1. In a blender, mix sliced ampalaya, apples, bananas, yogurt, evaporated milk, honey and cinammon
2. Blend until smooth
3. Add ice and blend again

Watch the video to see how Chef Jion prepares his Amapalaya Sisig and Ampalaya Pineapple Salad.

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