Ginataang kalabasa with squash and green beans in coconut sauce

Philippines · Filipino

Ginataang Kalabasa

Filipino squash and green bean stew simmered in coconut milk.

  • Filipino
  • 40 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Philippines

Cuisine

Filipino

Servings

4 servings

Prep

12 min

Cook

28 min

Total

40 min

1 version

Makes 4 servings.

Keep squash cubes medium-sized so they stay tender without falling apart.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

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Classic

Filipino squash and green bean stew simmered in coconut milk.

This version is plant-based.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 500 g squash, cubed
  • 220 g green beans, cut
  • 420 ml coconut milk
  • 110 g onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 220 ml water
  • 6 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook aromatics

    Cook onion and garlic in oil until fragrant and soft.

  2. Simmer squash

    Add squash, water and salt and simmer until half tender.

  3. Add coconut milk and beans

    Add coconut milk and green beans and cook until vegetables are tender.

  4. Finish

    Adjust seasoning and serve warm with rice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen squash?

Yes, and reduce simmering time slightly to keep texture.

Can I make it thicker?

Yes. Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.

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