Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (squash and green beans in coconut milk)
Sweet squash and snappy green beans simmered in garlicky coconut milk with ginger and a little chilli.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice following the pack and keep warm.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5 min - 3
Add the squash, chillies, coconut milk and water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Cover and cook for 12 minutes, until the squash is nearly tender.
12 min - 5
Add the green beans and tamari and simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes, until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6 min - 6
Taste, adding more tamari if you like, and serve in bowls with the rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.