Ginisang Toge (Filipino Sautéed Bean Sprouts)
Ginisang Toge is a quick Filipino stir fry made with crunchy mung bean sprouts, vegetables, and a classic garlic, onion, and tomato base. It’s light but satisfying, budget friendly, and ready in about 20 minutes. Serve it with steamed rice or add shrimp, pork, chicken, or tofu to make it a full meal.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 430kcal
Equipment
- 1 cooking pan or wok
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Canola Oil
- 1 tablespoon Garlic crushed
- ½ cup Medium Onion chopped
- ½ cup Tomato chopped
- 1 cup Carrots julienned
- 1 cup Sweet Potato kamote, julienned
- 10 oz Bean Sprouts
- 2 ½ tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Beef Powder or Shrimp Powder your preference
- ½ cup Red Bell Pepper sliced
- ½ cup Green Bell Pepper sliced
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and julienne the carrots and sweet potato. Chop the tomato, onion, and bell peppers. Crush the garlic.
- In a wok or large pan, heat your chosen oil (avocado or canola) over medium heat.3 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Canola Oil
- Once hot, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened and translucent. This forms the base of your flavor.½ cup Medium Onion
- Add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Then, add the chopped tomato and cook for an additional minute, allowing it to soften and release its juices.1 tablespoon Garlic, ½ cup Tomato
- If you'd like some protein, add your favorite meat here and cook it through.
- Add the julienned carrots and sweet potato. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.1 cup Carrots, 1 cup Sweet Potato
- Now, add the bean sprouts and toss them gently with the vegetables. Since you want them to retain their crispness, avoid overcooking them.10 oz Bean Sprouts
- Pour in the oyster sauce and beef powder. Stir well to combine and coat all the ingredients evenly. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.2 ½ tablespoon Oyster Sauce, 1 teaspoon Beef Powder or Shrimp Powder, Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Finally, add the sliced red and green bell peppers. Cook for another minute or two, just until the bean sprouts are heated through and the entire dish is well combined.½ cup Red Bell Pepper, ½ cup Green Bell Pepper
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp bean sprouts for the best texture.
- Don’t overcook the togue; it should stay crunchy.
- Adjust seasonings gradually to suit your taste.
- Serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 70.7g | Protein: 18.9g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Sodium: 1480mg | Potassium: 1601mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 10mg
