Ginisang Sayote

Ingredients for Ginisang Sayote

• 3 large sayote / chayote, peeled and sliced
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 250 g ground pork
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup water
• Salt, to taste

How to cook Ginisang Sayote

1. 1.Peel and slice the sayote evenly so it cooks at the same rate.
2. 2.Heat the oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
3. 3.Add the tomatoes and cook for 3–5 minutes, until soft and juicy.
4. 4.Add the ground pork, breaking up any lumps with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, then add the fish sauce and cook for about 1 more minute.
5. 5.Pour in the water, cover, and simmer for 3–5 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed.
6. 6.Add the sayote and stir to coat it in the sauce. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
7. 7.Remove from the heat and serve with rice.