Category: Vegetable dishes

According to a recipe from *Panlasang Pinoy*, one serving of a basic Adobong Kangkong preparation contains approximately 169 kcal. However, the total number of calories does Adobong Kangkong have can vary widely depending on the amount of cooking oil, added protein like pork, or toppings such as chicharon.

Over 200 different beneficial compounds have been identified from various parts of the ampalaya (bitter melon) plant, making it a nutritional powerhouse. This versatile vegetable, known for its distinctive bitter taste, is combined with scrambled eggs in the popular Filipino dish 'ginisang ampalaya' to create a savory, balanced, and healthy meal.