There are many ways of cooking vegetables. You may use your imagination to visualize your food. Like what I did. I found minced pork in my freezer and decided this is going to be an ingredient of what I am going to cook.
Ginisang gulay na may giniling na karneng baboy whose ingredients are easy to find in the market, is easy to cook yet tastes great.
Ingredients:
- 300 g minced pork, giniling na karneng baboy
- 1 glove garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 small sayote, sliced thinly
- 1 pack/ 500 g green beans (Kentucky beans or French Beans), sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- pinch of salt
Cooking Procedure:
- In a big wok, heat oil and saute garlic and onion. Keep stirring until fragrance occurs. Add minced pork and soy sauce. Keep stirring until minced pork is getting brown then follow to add soy sauce, mix well.
- Add all vegetables and a pinch of salt. Stir for a while and so the salt mix thoroughly. Cover for at least 2 minutes and taste it. Add salt or soy sauce if it is necessary.
- Serve it with rice and can also be eaten like this.
Cooking Tips:
- Do not overcook your vegetables. Adjust your cooking time if it is necessary like it will depend on how thick or thin your vegetables are.
- Add a little bit of chicken powder.
- You can add on bell pepper or any vegetables you like. Be imaginative results for your food. Remember a colorful vegetable is eye-catching for children and so they are more encouraged to eat them.
- You can also use minced beef or even fish fillet or even no meat added if you are a vegetarian.
FAQ: Ginisang Gulay (Stir-Fry Vegetables)
1. What vegetables can I use for ginisang gulay?
Common choices include carrots, cabbage, sayote, green beans, bell peppers, pechay, and kalabasa. You can mix and match based on what you have.
2. How do I keep the vegetables crisp?
Cook on high heat and avoid overcooking. Add firmer vegetables first and leafy vegetables last.
3. Can I add meat or protein?
Yes. Ground pork, chicken strips, shrimp, or tofu work well and add more flavor and protein.
4. What sauce works best for stir-fried vegetables?
A simple mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and a bit of sugar creates a savory, lightly sweet sauce.
5. Why is my stir-fry watery?
Vegetables release water when overcooked or when the pan isn’t hot enough. Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan.
6. Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes. Skip the meat and use vegetarian oyster sauce or soy sauce for seasoning.
7. How do I prevent garlic from burning?
Cook garlic on medium heat first, then increase the heat when adding vegetables or meat.
8. What dishes pair well with ginisang gulay?
It pairs well with steamed rice, fried fish, grilled meats, or as a side dish to any Filipino meal.
I like to cook the veggies that take longer time to cook first, then put the easy cooking ones last so they’re balanced.