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Easy Ginisang Kalabasa Recipe: Delicious Filipino Sautéed Squash
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Easy Ginisang Kalabasa Recipe: Delicious Filipino Sautéed Squash
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Easy Ginisang Kalabasa Recipe: Delicious Filipino Sautéed Squash

Discover how to make Ginisang Kalabasa, a beloved Filipino sautéed squash dish that's a favorite among kids. This simple and healthy recipe combines tender squash with savory ingredients, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
#Filipino Food
#Squash Recipe
#Healthy Meal
#Kids Friendly
#Easy Dinner
#Vegetable Dish
#Sautéed Dish
Ginisang Kalabasa close-up
Ginisang Kalabasa close-up

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Filipino
Filipino
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
18g
Protein
25g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Serving Ginisang Kalabasa with rice
Serving Ginisang Kalabasa with rice

Ingredients

  • Squash (Kalabasa/Butternut Squash)
    (Peeled and cubed)

    1 medium

  • Shrimp
    (Peeled and deveined, or substitute with ground pork)

    1 cup
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  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    3 cloves

  • Onion
    (Chopped)

    1 medium

  • Fish Sauce (Patis)
    (To taste)

    2 tablespoons

  • Water or Broth
    (As needed for consistency)

    1 cup

  • Spinach or Malunggay leaves
    (Fresh, optional)

    1 cup
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  • Cooking Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt and Pepper

    To taste
Servings: 4
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Finished dish ready to eat
Finished dish ready to eat

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.
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    Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.
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    Do not burn the garlic; it can make the dish bitter.
  • 2

    Add the shrimp (or ground pork) to the pan and cook until it changes color and is almost cooked through.
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    Add the shrimp (or ground pork) to the pan and cook until it changes color and is almost cooked through.
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    If using pork, cook until browned and fully cooked.
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  • 3

    Stir in the cubed squash. Pour in fish sauce and water/broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the squash is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
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    Stir in the cubed squash. Pour in fish sauce and water/broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the squash is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
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    Check for tenderness by piercing with a fork. Adjust water as needed.
  • 4

    Once the squash is tender, stir in the spinach or malunggay leaves (if using) and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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    Once the squash is tender, stir in the spinach or malunggay leaves (if using) and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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    Add greens at the end to maintain their vibrant color and nutrients.
  • 5

    Serve immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious Ginisang Kalabasa!
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    Serve immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious Ginisang Kalabasa!
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    Ginisang Kalabasa pairs wonderfully with a side of fried fish.
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