Ginataang Calabas
Any dish prepared with wonderful coconut milk is referred to as ginataan. It is deliciously creamy and gives the crisp, fresh flavors of the vegetables we already know and love a lovely twist. Particularly in areas like the Bicol region, ginataan is very well-liked. Coconut milk and a lot of spice are two ingredients that Bicolanos adore in their food.
It is crucial that you prepare all of your ingredients before beginning to cook your Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw. Slice the string beans, also known as sitaw, into pieces that are approximately 2 inches long. Also cube the kalabasa or squash. Your chopped onions, ginger, and garlic are other items that could also need to be prepared (crushed).
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. squash cubed
18 pieces string beans cut in 2-inch pieces
1 piece Knorr Pork cube
3 ounces pork sliced into small pieces, preferably boiled
4 cups coconut milk
1 piece onion chopped
2 thumbs ginger sliced into strips
5 cloves garlic crushed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Fish sauce to taste
Instrunctions
In a pan, heat the oil. Embrace pork Cook till crisp and golden. Sauté the ginger, onion, and garlic. Pour the coconut milk into the pan once the onion has softened. Stir. Boil the liquid while the pan is covered. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for an additional five minutes. Add squash and Knorr Pork Cube. 5 minutes more of cooking is required. Include string beans. For 5 to 8 minutes, cook. When necessary, season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper. Onto a serving platter after transfer. accompany with heated rice.