Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw

Squash and string beans simmered in coconut milk with pork and bagoong until thick, creamy, and naturally sweet.

Estimated cost: ₱100–₱110

Prep 10 min · Total 35 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 612 kcal · 18 g protein · 28 g carbs · 50 g fat

Ingredients

• 150g Kalabasa
• 100g Sitaw
• 150ml Coconut milk
• 50g Pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp Bagoong alamang
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/4 small, diced Onion
• 1/4 cup Water
• to taste Salt

Steps

1. Heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then onion for 2 minutes.
2. Add pork and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
3. Add bagoong and stir 30 seconds.
4. Add kalabasa and water; cover and cook 5 minutes.
5. Pour in coconut milk and simmer gently.
6. Add sitaw and cook covered 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7. Simmer uncovered 2–3 minutes to thicken; season to taste.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).