Ginataang ampalaya, is a Filipino vegetable stew made from bitter melon and tinapa (smoked fish) in coconut milk, bagoong alamang (shrimp paste), and spices.

The basic ingredients of ginataang ampalaya is bitter melon (ampalaya), tinapa (smoked fish), coconut milk, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and bagoong alamang (shrimp paste, can be substituted with fish sauce or MSG).

Pork or shrimp can also be added, along with other vegetables like moringa leaves (malunggay), tomatoes, and eggplants, among others.

[4] Ginataang ampalaya is prepared by first slicing the bitter melon lengthwise and removing the pulp.

Once the bitter melon is tender, the heat is reduced and the coconut milk and the liquid from the crushed tinapa is added.