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Ginisang Upo and Spinach

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Ginisang Upo and Spinach

Ginisang Upo and Spinach is a quick prawn and vegetable sauté in a light savory broth.

30 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Ginisang Upo and Spinach

  • 1 large upo, about 15 inches long, sliced 1 cm thick and 5 cm wide
  • 1 bunch spinach, trimmed
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 250 g shelled prawns
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Oil
  • Fish sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Ginisang Upo and Spinach

  1. 1.Heat oil in a wok and sauté garlic and onion until aromatic.
  2. 2.Add tomato and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. 3.Add prawns and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  4. 4.Add upo and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. 5.Pour in chicken stock, fish sauce, and sugar; simmer 8 minutes until the upo is tender.
  6. 6.Stir in spinach, simmer 2 minutes, season with black pepper, and serve.
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