A simple and nutritious Filipino vegetable stir-fry featuring a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in light broth. This comforting dish is flavorful, healthy, and easy to prepare.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:13 minutes
Total Time:23 minutes
Yield:3 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir Fry
Cuisine:Filipino
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 medium bitter gourd (ampalaya, cored and sliced)
6 to 8 pieces okra
1 cup sliced tomatoes
8 pieces string beans sliced in 2 inch pieces
1 Chinese eggplant
3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
1 1/2 cups cubed calabaza squash
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan.
Saute garlic and onion until the onion softens.
Add the sliced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the calabaza squash. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the eggplant, okra, string beans, and bitter gourd. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the cover and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
You can soak the bitter gourd in salted water to reduce bitterness before cooking.
Adjust vegetables based on availability or preference.
Best served warm with steamed rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.