Pork Ginataan with Squash and String Beans is a rich and delicious Filipino dish that makes use of pork, coconut milk, and vegetables such as squash and string beans. This recipe has many variations. You can do this with other types of meat and even with seafood such as crab. In fact, Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa with Crab is one version that I enjoy eating.
I love this dish because it is very tasty and delicious. The only thing that bothers me is the certainty that I will always overeat when this dish is served because it’s richness and flavor do not deserve just a cup of rice — maybe 2 or just a little bit over it.
There are many ways to cook Pork Ginataan with Squash and String Beans. I used shrimp paste or bagoong as the main source of flavor. Fish sauce or even salt can be used as alternatives. You will notice that I always use butternut squash these days. Well, the family learned to love this squash variety because it tastes simply delish, and the kids love it too. In addition, it is healthy and has a lot of benefits. Here are some of the benefits of butternut squash.
Try this Pork Ginataang with Squash and String Beans Recipe. Let me know what you think.
Pork Ginataan with Squash and String Beans
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. pork cubed
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup shrimp paste bagoong
- 1 piece butternut squash cubed
- 1 bunch string beans cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 piece yellow onion sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste optional
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.
- Once the oil gets hot, saute the garlic and onion.
- Add the ground black pepper. Stir and then add the pork. Cook the pork until the color turns light brown.
- Pour the beef broth in the cooking pot. Let it boil.
- Add the coconut milk. Stir and allow to boil once more. Cover and cook in low to medium heat until the pork gets tender.
- Add the squash. Stir, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the shrimp paste. Stir.
- Add the string beans. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt only if needed.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
- Share and enjoy!
Sophia says
I love this recipie but my pork is always too tough, how long should I be cooking it for? Please specify
Bianca Cruz says
Super love na love ko ang panlasang pinoy. Di ako marunong magluto e ???????? so I’m just following your steps then akala nila sarap ko tlg mglutoo hahah. Wag po kayo magsawa mag upload ng videos sir! Keep it up ????
Airron says
Can i cook this without using the shrimp paste? My husband is allergic to it. Ur reply is very much appreciated..
Vanjo Merano says
Sure. You can use either fish sauce or salt as alternatives.
Amanda says
How much fish sauce if substituting for the shrimp paste?
Jessica Brookes says
Hello.. How many days po nagtatagal ang may ginataan or coconut mik?
Ina says
How do you make the 1 1/2 beef broth?
Do I use a beef cube with water? I am fairly new to cooking and don’t have any idea how to do beef broth.
Please advise.
Thank you! 🙂
Ina
Vanjo Merano says
Ina -- beef broth is something that you can purchase from the supermarket in liquid form. If you are going to use beef broth such as Knorr, you can simply add the cube directly into the pot followed by 1 1/2 cups water.
nefu-chii says
Thank you po kasi kahit di ako marunong magluto..
At dahil dito sa website na to feeling ko isa na akong chef haha..
Ang galing ng website na to lahat ng gusto kong lutuin nandito..
Maraming salamat po..
More power po d(^_^)b *thumbs up*
Daisy says
is it okay if there is no beef broth?
Rowen says
What can i use po instead of the bagoong? Thank u
Jackie H. says
I am not a cook but with your website, I was able to make a lot of good Filipino food and made me feel like a chef lol. Thank you for sharing your recipes and I have been telling people about your website everytime they ask me for a recipe. More power sir and please continue to help us. My family is very delighted with the dishes I have been cooking for them. Thanks to you!!!! ?
Robin Marcelo says
Lami!
Dan says
Thanks so much for this! I just did this recipe and yes ang saraaap….
Vanjo Merano says
welcome 🙂
may says
i always want to cook but don’t know how to.
thanks for this.
i will be visiting you site more often.
Vanjo Merano says
You are welcome, May. Now you can cook any dishes that you want with out guidance.
Please visit us always and do not hesitate to ask questions.
clement corona says
I cooked this recipe and I like it so much , I bring some at work and one Pilipino coworker of mine ask me to have some and he likes it to . MABUHAY
Vanjo Merano says
Clement -- thanks for the feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Keep on cooking!
Mark says
Add siling labuyo (bird’s eye chili) to turn this recipe into a version of Bicol Express. 🙂
Vanjo Merano says
You have a point, Mark. It tastes almost like Bicol express. The veggies can be placed on the side for you to have two different dishes. Galing!