Ginisang Sayote ( Stir-fried Chayote with Pork)
This Ginisang Sayote, also known as Stir-fried Chayote is a famous Filipino dish with simple and hearty ingredients. Easy to make, this stir fry has juicy chunks of pork and Chayote squash. It's filling and the perfect pairing with a bowl of rice.
Ingredients
- 3 medium chayote/sayote peeled and seeded
- 1.2 lbs pork sliced
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 medium tomato seeded and sliced
- 1½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ¾-1 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare chayote by peeling off the skin. Cut halves, then into quarters and remove the seeds. Cut into strips or cubes.
- In over medium heat pan, add oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add pork, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 6 minutes or until pork is tender.
- Add chopped tomatoes. Stir for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in water, oyster sauce and fish sauce. Mix until incorporated.
- Add chayote and simmer for 8-10 minutes until crisp tender. Make sure to not over cooked chayote as it will turn out mushy. Adjust the taste according to your preference. Stir and it’s all done.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
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