Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw is also great for those who are looking into vegetarian or vegan diets! Filipinos are great meat eaters, it’s true –– we love the hearty and filling taste of beef, pork, or chicken that melts in our mouth. Living on an archipelago, our love of seafood also can’t be understated; some even enjoy this recipe with shrimp! But for those who want to eat a little healthier, Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw is a wonderful option, especially if you’re craving that sweet coconut milk taste.
Ingredients
1 1/2lbs.squashcubed
18pieces string beans cut in 2-inch pieces
1pieceKnorr Pork cube
3ouncesporksliced into small pieces, preferably boiled
4cupscoconut milk
1piece onion chopped
2thumbsgingersliced into strips
5clovesgarliccrushed
¼teaspoonground black pepper
1tablespooncooking oil
Fish sauce to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan. Add pork. Cook until brown and crispy.
Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger.
Once the onion softens, pour the coconut milk into the pan. Stir. Cover the pan and let the liquid boil. Once boiling, adjust the heat to medium and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
Add Knorr Pork Cube and squash. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Add string beans. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce as needed.
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with warm rice.
