Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa in Coconut Milk
This Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa recipe combines tender long beans and creamy kabocha squash in a rich coconut sauce. It’s an easy-to-make, flavorful Filipino dish that’s perfect as a comforting side or a hearty main meal!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 851kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium pot or wok
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed Garlic
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 12 pods strings of Long Beans cut to about 2 inch
- 2 cups Kabocha Squash peeled and cut into bite size pieces
- 14 oz Coconut Milk
- 1 teaspoon beef powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté the crushed garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and golden brown.2 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil, 1 tablespoon crushed Garlic, ½ cup onion
- Add the long beans and kabocha squash to the pan. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.12 pods strings of Long Beans, 2 cups Kabocha Squash
- Pour in the coconut milk, and season with beef powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.14 oz Coconut Milk, 1 teaspoon beef powder, salt and pepper
- Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the kabocha squash is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Once everything is cooked through and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat.
- Serve your delicious ginataang sitaw and kalabasa over steamed rice.
Notes
- If you're craving some extra protein and want to add meat, throw it into the mix right after completing step 1.
- Feel free to give your dish an extra punch by adding 1 teaspoon of curry powder and/or some chilis for that added kick! 🌶️✨
Nutrition
Calories: 851kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.7g | Protein: 14.6g | Fat: 69.8g | Saturated Fat: 59.5g | Sodium: 4229mg | Potassium: 1585mg | Fiber: 20.5g | Sugar: 13.5g | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 13mg
