Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw
A hearty and creamy Filipino dish made with squash and long beans, flavored with coconut milk and spices.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 medium squash (kalabasa or any sweet yellowish squash) Peel and chop into chunks.
- 200 grams long beans (sitaw)
- 400 ml coconut milk Can use canned coconut milk.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce Can be replaced with salt for a vegan option.
- to taste chili Optional for spice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and chop the squash into similar-sized chunks.
- Minced the garlic and chop the onion.
Cooking
- In a pot, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add the chunks of squash and let them soften for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and keep the heat low to prevent curdling.
- Once the squash is almost tender, add the long beans (sitaw) and cook until still bright and slightly crunchy.
- Season with fish sauce (or salt) and chili, adjusting to taste.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add shrimp or pork belly. Leftovers taste even better the next day.