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Ginataang Kalabasa with Pork and Sitaw
Tender pork, sweet kalabasa, and crisp sitaw simmered in rich coconut milk.
⏱️ 50 minutes • 👥 Serves 4 • 📊 Medium
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐300 grams pork belly (liempo), sliced into small pieces
☐2 cups kalabasa (squash), peeled and cubed
☐1 bunch itaw (string beans), cut into 2-inch lengths
☐1 pc medium onion, chopped
☐3 cloves garlic, minced
☐1 pack (200ml) Coco Mama coconut cream
☐1/2 cup water
☐1 tbsp cooking oil
☐to taste Salt and pepper
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant.
2. Add the pork and cook until light brown and fat starts to render.
3. Pour in half of the coconut cream plus 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10–15 minutes or until pork is tender.
4. Add kalabasa and cook for 7 minutes or until half-cooked.
5. Add sitaw and the remaining coconut cream, then simmer until veggies are tender and sauce thickens.
6. Season with salt & pepper.
Tips
Made easy using Coco Mama but you can use any coconut milk product available.
Luto Time: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Medium

Ginataang Kalabasa with Pork and Sitaw

Tender pork, sweet kalabasa, and crisp sitaw simmered in rich coconut milk.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant.
2Add the pork and cook until light brown and fat starts to render.
3Pour in half of the coconut cream plus 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10–15 minutes or until pork is tender.
4Add kalabasa and cook for 7 minutes or until half-cooked.
5Add sitaw and the remaining coconut cream, then simmer until veggies are tender and sauce thickens.
6Season with salt & pepper.
Tipstips

Made easy using Coco Mama but you can use any coconut milk product available.