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Steamed Patola and Egg Cups

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time30 mins

 2 whole patolapeeled and sliced into 4-inch discs and cored
 2 eggsscrambled
 1 salted eggboth egg yolk and egg white finely mashed
 3 garlicpeeled and minced
 ½ cup malunggay leaves
 ¼ cup quickmelt cheese
 1 tbsp toasted garlic
 salt and pepperto taste
 1 tbsp sesame oil
Make egg mixture
1

In a blender, pulse together the minced garlic, mashed salted egg, and whole eggs and malunggay. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Prepare patola
2

After peeling the luffa/ patola, slice it horizontally making about 4-inch discs in height. Using a paring knife or a small knife, cut through the middle part of the disc to create a cavity/ crater, leaving just a thin layer of flesh at the bottom to close it so the egg mixture doesn’t seep out.

Season patola
3

In a tray take the prepped patola, drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.

Pour egg mix
4

Take the small muffin tins/ cups place one patola on each cup and pour the egg mixture inside the cored patola. Do not let it overflow.

Steam
5

Place all in a steamer and steam for about 3 minutes. Garnish with toasted garlic and cheese.

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