Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa (Long Beans and Squash in Coconut Milk)

Long beans and kabocha squash in coconut cream in a white bowl on top of a wooden table.

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Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa (Long Beans and Squash in Coconut Milk)

Ginataang sitaw at kalabasa is long beans and kabocha squash simmered in coconut milk until the squash breaks down and thickens the sauce on its own. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's creamy, lightly sweet, and works as a side dish or a full meal over rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, filipino

Servings: people

Calories: 851kcal

Author: Rose Sioson

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! 🌶️✨

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