🍲 Utan Bisaya

Vegetable · Main ingredient: Mixed Vegetables · ⏱ 25 min · Serves 5 · ~₱190 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

• 200 g 200g kamote (sweet potato), cubed
• 1 pc 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 pc 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup 1 cup kalabasa (squash), cubed
• 1 cup 1 cup sitaw (string beans), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch 1 bundle kangkong (water spinach), leaves and stems separated
• 1 pc 1 small ampalaya (bitter gourd), sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp bagoong isda or fish sauce (patis)
• 150 g 150g grilled fish or fried fish, flaked (optional)
• 3 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 tsp Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a pot, bring water to a boil with onion and tomatoes, simmering for 5 minutes to build flavor.
2. Add the kamote and squash first, since they take longest, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until nearly tender.
3. Add the sitaw and ampalaya (if using), and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Season with bagoong isda or fish sauce.
5. Add the flaked fish if using, and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to absorb flavor.
6. Add the kangkong stems first and cook for 1 minute, then add the leaves last and simmer briefly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until just wilted.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve hot immediately with steamed rice.

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