If you are wondering when will we be giving you another vegetable dish, then consider this your last day of wondering because today is the day! We have noticed how we have been giving you meaty options after meaty options, alongside some sweet treats from time to time, so here we are with something to cleanse your body with as we all know that vegetables are great for our digetsion.
That said, today we have prepared for you a vegetable dish popular among Filipino households—the tasty and homey Ginisang Sayote. Chayote, locally known as Sayote, as part of the gourd family is technically a fruit, but is prepared and eaten like a vegetable; that’s why we’re sticking to saying we have a vegetable dish for you! There are a lot of ways to enjoy Sayote—it can be by making a soup out of or with it, or even having it stir-fried which is what Ginisang Sayote is all about.
Ginisang Sayote is a well-loved vegetable dish here in the Philippines not only because it is quick and easy to make, but also because it is nutritious, delicious, and economical. No joke, this dish could feed and satisfy a number of hungry tummies, moreso if you pair this with steamed white rice which we all know is a staple food choice in a Filipino family’s table. Truly, a hearty and filling eat is guaranteed when Ginisang Sayote is on the table!
Often times, Ginisang Sayote is made with of course, sayote, alongside other vegetables like carrots and tomatoes, together with protein which is usually of ground pork; in our case, ground pork and shrimp. Saute all that together, and you surely will end up with a lovely and yummy serving of Ginisang Sayote ready to be eaten up to its last bit. If you want it to be more extra, another great pairing that would go well with this vegetable dish is grilled meat. With that, you can serve your family Ginisang Sayote whether if it is lunch or dinner time as this dish will win their palates and hearts regardless!
As that is the case, don’t just stand or sit there. Wow your loved ones with some Ginisang Sayote today. You can easily follow our recipe on it below. Enjoy!
AuthorwhattoeatphSlice garlic, onion, tomatoes, carrots, and sayote. Set aside.
Peel. devein, and slice the shrimp.
Make shrimp stock by placing shrimp heads in a bowl, adding hot water onto it and then pressing the shrimp heads with a spoon to extract flavor.
Saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
Add ground pork.
Once ground pork is brown, add shrimp.
Add carrots. Mix.
Add sayote. Mix.
Add salt and ground black pepper. Mix again.
Add oyster sauce. Mix.
Add shrimp stock. Mix.
Add water. Mix, and then let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
After 8 to 10 minutes of simmering, remove lid and then mix again.
Transfer Ginisang Sayote to a serving dish and serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Slice garlic, onion, tomatoes, carrots, and sayote. Set aside.
Peel. devein, and slice the shrimp.
Make shrimp stock by placing shrimp heads in a bowl, adding hot water onto it and then pressing the shrimp heads with a spoon to extract flavor.
Saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
Add ground pork.
Once ground pork is brown, add shrimp.
Add carrots. Mix.
Add sayote. Mix.
Add salt and ground black pepper. Mix again.
Add oyster sauce. Mix.
Add shrimp stock. Mix.
Add water. Mix, and then let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
After 8 to 10 minutes of simmering, remove lid and then mix again.
Transfer Ginisang Sayote to a serving dish and serve. Enjoy!
