Ginisang Upo at Kalabasa – Sauteed Opo and Butternut Squash

Ingredients for Ginisang Upo at Kalabasa – Sauteed Opo and Butternut Squash

• 1 small upo, cubed
• 2 cups kalabasa or butternut squash, cubed
• 4–6 oz pork belly, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium ripe tomato, cubed
• 2–3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2–3/4 cup water

How to cook Ginisang Upo at Kalabasa – Sauteed Opo and Butternut Squash

1. 1.Heat a pot and sear pork belly until it releases its fat.
2. 2.Add onion, garlic, and tomato; sauté until onion softens.
3. 3.Add water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low to medium heat until pork is tender and liquid evaporates; add water if needed.
4. 4.Add kalabasa and sauté over high heat for 3–5 minutes. Add upo and sauté 2 minutes.
5. 5.Season with patis and pepper. Add up to 1/2 cup water for a saucier dish, then serve.