In our home, this saucy dish is a perfect complement to anything fried or grilled.
Presenting – my version of Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (Squash and Green Beans in Coconut Milk).
Since the usual kalabasa (native green pumpkin) and sitaw (string beans) which are so plentiful in Manila are quite hard to find here, I had to substitute them with butternut squash and canned green beans. I was quite happy with the result nonetheless since the natural sweetness of the squash tasted so well with the creaminess of the coconut milk.
Here’s a quick “how to”: Saute the cubed squash in garlic and onions. Add enough water to cover the squash until it becomes tender and quite mushy. Add 1 cup coconut milk, canned green beans, salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Simmer until mixture bubbles. Serve and enjoy.
