Need a quick and easy pick-me-up? Try this ginisang sitaw at kalabasa recipe!

How do you make ginisang sitaw at kalabasa? 

This stir-fry is a healthy side dish that comes together in only a few minutes. Sautéing the vegetables gives it a beautiful and vibrant color that is sure to make this simple dish look absolutely stunning. This cooking method also locks in the vitamins and nutrients of the vegetables.

You’ll want to cut up the kalabasa as thin as possible for it to cook fast so if you’re had a long day at work, take the time to prep those vegetables right so you can cook it faster, easier when you come home. 

Ginisang Sitaw at Kalabasa (Sautéed Green Beans and Squash) Recipe

Lhas Alvarez

This stir-fry is a healthy side dish that comes together in only a few minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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Ginisang Sitaw at Kalabasa (Sautéed Green Beans and Squash) Ingredients

• 1 Cup green beans (sitaw) sliced into 1 1/2-inch strips
• 1 1/2 cups squash (kalabasa) cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried shrimp (hibe)
• 1 tablespoon white onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
• 1/4 Cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (patis)
• Pepper to taste
• Leeks for garnish

Instructions

 

• Heat oil over medium heat on a wok and sauté hibe, onions, and garlic.
• Add the kalabasa and sauté for 1 minute. Add water and cover and allow to simmer until kalabasa is cooked, about 5 minutes, more water may be added if necessary.
• Once the kalabasa is almost cooked, add the sitaw and season with patis and pepper, cover. Allow to steam for 1-2 minutes, then turn off heat and leave the cover on for another minute to allow the sitaw to cook more.

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