Looking for a simple, flavorful, and budget-friendly Filipino ulam? This Ginisang Kalabasa at Sitaw with Pork is a classic comfort food thatβs packed with veggies, tender meat, and savory goodnessβperfect for everyday meals! πβ¨
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π° Budget-friendly β Uses affordable, locally available ingredients!
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π± Nutritious & balanced β Kalabasa (squash) is rich in vitamin A, while sitaw (string beans) adds fiber and crunch.
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π Versatile protein β Pork adds richness, but you can also use chicken, shrimp, or fried fish!
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β±οΈ Easy to cook β Just sautΓ©, simmer, and serve!
1οΈβ£ π§ SautΓ© aromatics β Garlic, onions, and tomatoes until fragrant.
2οΈβ£ π Brown the pork β Cook until tender and slightly crispy.
3οΈβ£ π Add kalabasa (squash) β Simmer until soft but not mushy.
4οΈβ£ π₯¬ Toss in sitaw (string beans) β Add last to keep them crisp-tender.
5οΈβ£ π§ Season to taste β With patis (fish sauce) or salt and pepper.
π₯ Pro Tip: For extra flavor, add a splash of pork broth or coconut milk!
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Ginisang kalabasa at sitaw recipe with pork. This Ginisa na kalabasa at sitaw recipe is a simple, tasty, and nutritious Filipino dish. Ginisa is a very nutritious and inexpensive dish, which is why it is commonly served at regular meals by many Filipinos.
If you are looking for a Filipino ginisa (sauteed) recipe to try, the kalabasa at sitaw recipe with pork can be a good choice.
In this ginisa recipe, we use kalabasa at sitaw (squash and string beans) with added a pork slices. You may serve this delicious, simple Filipino ginisa dish as a main or side course. Ginisa can be cooked with pork, chicken, shrimp, or even fried fish, which is the best to cook with ginisa. This Filipino vegetable dish is very easy to prepare. Simply start by sauteing and tenderizing the meat. Once the meat is tender, add the kalabasa (squash), simmer it to get soft, and lastly add the sitaw string beans. Sitaw should be added when the dish is about to cook to keep it crisp and not overcook, plus you get the most appetizing texture of the vegetable. This is best served with fried or grilled dishes with a cup of warm rice. Let me know what you think about our recipe. Please feel free to browse our recipe archive. Share your version of Ginisa recipe with us by dropping it in the comment section. We appreciate it very much. Thank you for visiting us.
Slice the pork belly into pieces and set it aside.
Peel, slice, and chop the spices needed for the recipe.
Peel the kalabasa (squash) and slice into pieces, then cut the sitaw (string beans) into 2 inch length.
Heat up two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
Add the garlic and saute it until it is about to toast and become aromatic, then add the onion and saute it until soft and translucent.
Add the pork slices and saute for a few minutes. Add a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste.
Keep sauteing until the color changes to a light brown and the fat starts to render.
Add a cup of warm water and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
Once the meat is tender enough, add the tomato slice and stir for a minute.
Add the kalabasa (squash) slice, stir, then add a half cup of water and reboil the liquid.
Cover again and simmer until the kalabasa (squash) is about to get tender. Then season with oyster sauce and salt to taste. Stir.
Add the sitaw (string beans), cover again, and cook until the sitaw is cooked.
Taste it and adjust as necessary. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve warm; the dish goes well with warm, steaming rice.
Share and enjoy the dish!
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.