Sautéed Chayote and Squash With Shredded Fish (Ginisang Sayote at Kalabasa)
 
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Recipe type: Vegetable and Fish
Cuisine: Filipino
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb kabocha squash or calabaza
  • 1 lb chayote
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups of shredded fish
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • ½ medium onion
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Use a spoon to remove seeds from the squash. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Peel squash if you want using a vegetable peeler or a small knife, but it’s not necessary because they’re edible. Personally, I love them not only for its taste but also due to its high fiber content, vitamins, and minerals.
  2. Slice squash into ¼ inch thick, then slice further into strips. Use a sharp and/or heavy knife for this task since the flesh is a little hard to cut through. I use a cleaver knife on this one.
  3. Cut, peel, and deseed chayote. Slice into ¼ inch thick lengthwise, then into strips as well. You can use a regular kitchen knife since chayote flesh is soft.
  4. Peel and slice onion. Smack garlic with the flat side of your knife to loosen the skin, then peel and mince.
  5. Heat up a sauté pan or cooking pot over medium high heat. Add the oil and sauté onions and garlic until onions are translucent and garlic has browned a little, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the shredded fish and sauté for another minute.
  7. Throw in sliced chayote and squash and sauté for a minute or two.
  8. Season with soy sauce, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix.
  9. Add water.
  10. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer on medium low heat until vegetables are thoroughly cooked and water has evaporated, approximately 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat, then allow to cool a little before serving.
Recipe by Russian Filipino Kitchen at http://www.russianfilipinokitchen.com/2015/01/13/sauteed-chayote-and-squash-with-shredded-fish-ginisang-sayote-at-kalabasa/