Ginisang Upo

Ginisang Upo with Pork

Ginisang Upo with Pork made with tender-crisp bottle gourd squash and tasty pork belly strips. A delicious vegetable dish you'll love with steamed rice or on its own!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into thin strips
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 medium upo, peeled and cut into strips (about 4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a wide pan or wok over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
• Add pork and cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly browned.
• Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon until softened.
• Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender and liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
• Increase heat to medium. Add upo and cook, uncovered, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until half done.
• Add oyster sauce and stir to distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for about 2 to 4 minutes or upo is tender yet crisp. Serve immediately.