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Philippines
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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 dish can also be made with pork or shrimp and other vegetables. The dish is characteristically savory and slightly bitter due to the ingredients used. It is a type of ginataan.
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