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Ginisang Gulay

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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.

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

  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Saute garlic and onion until the onion softens.
  3. Add the sliced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the calabaza squash. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add the eggplant, okra, string beans, and bitter gourd. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Remove the cover and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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.

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