Ginataang Kalabasa
Calabaza Squash in Coconut Milk with Green Beans
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 620kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. calabaza squash kalabasa, sliced into large cubes
- 6 ounces pork sliced
- 18 pieces long green beans cut in half
- 3 tablespoons shrimp paste
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 thumbs ginger chopped
- 1 piece onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces Thai chili pepper chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- Fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan.3 tablespoons cooking oil
- Saute the garlic, onion, and ginger for 1 minute.1 piece onion, 5 cloves garlic, 2 thumbs ginger
- Add the shrimp paste. Sauté for 30 seconds then add the pork and cook until it turns light brown.3 tablespoons shrimp paste, 6 ounces pork
- Pour the coconut milk and water into the pan. Cover and let it boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the pork tenderizes (around 20 minutes).2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup water
- Add the calabaza squash. Cover and cook for 6 minutes.1 lb. calabaza squash
- Add the long green beans and chili pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.18 pieces long green beans
- Season with fish sauce and ground black pepper.Fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste
- Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 1380mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3118IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 10mg