This ginisang sayote with tuna flakes in oil is another version of the ginisang sayote or chayote. It's a popular vegetable recipe in the Philippines. It's simple to prepare, very nutritious, delicious, and very affordable. This vegetable is a gourd family food plant.
Sauteed sayote is frequently served with pork or chicken. In this dish, we use tuna in a can. Basically, the sayote vegetable is sauteed with garlic, onion, and tuna in a can. Seasoned with certain spices to bring out the savory flavor. Aside from this ginisa recipe or sauteed, you may also use sayote in tinola, chop suey, and a variety of other dishes.
Check out my other sayote recipe. Ginisang chayote with ground pork.
Cooking Video Recipe: Ginisang Sayote with Tuna Flakes in Oil
This ginisang sayote with tuna flakes in oil is another version of the ginisang sayote or chayote. It's a popular vegetable recipe in the Philippines. It's simple to prepare, very nutritious, delicious, and very affordable. This vegetable is a gourd family food plant.
Ginisang Sayote is frequently served with pork or chicken. In this dish, we use tuna in a can. Basically, the sayote vegetable is sauteed with garlic, onion, and tuna in a can. Seasoned with certain spices to bring out the savory flavor. Aside from this ginisa recipe or sauteed, you may also use sayote in tinola, chop suey, and a variety of other dishes.
In a pan, heat cooking oil over low to medium heat. Add the thumb-sized ginger strips and saute for a few minutes.
Add the sliced onion and saute it until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and saute until aromatic.
Add the tuna in the can but only the tuna flakes. Set aside the tuna oil for later use. Saute it for a few minutes.
Add the Sayote or Chayote strips. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Pour in the tuna oil in the can and stir. Add the carrot strips and oyster sauce. Stir and cook it for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and paprika powder, to taste. Add the spinach leaves. Mix well. Don’t overcook the vegetables. Stir and adjust the taste according to your preference.
Once cooked through, transfer to a serving plate and serve. Share and enjoy eating.
Servings 2
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.