Ingredients with Measurements:
- 250g meeshay noodles
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sliced eggplant
- 1 cup sliced squash
- 1 cup sliced green beans
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Cook meeshay noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add sliced eggplant, squash, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Add fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
7. Serve ginataang gulay over cooked meeshay noodles.
30 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size: 4
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 398
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Meeshay noodles can be substituted with any type of noodles.
- Eggplant, squash, and green beans can be substituted with any vegetables of your choice.
- Fish sauce can be substituted with soy sauce or salt.
Variations:
- Add shrimp or chicken for a protein boost.
- Add chili peppers for a spicy kick.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- To prevent the coconut milk from curdling, do not boil it for too long.
- Adjust the amount of fish sauce according to your taste preference.
- To make the dish creamier, use full-fat coconut milk.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover ginataang gulay and meeshay noodles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat ginataang gulay in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
- Reheat meeshay noodles by placing them in a bowl and pouring boiling water over them. Drain and serve.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve ginataang gulay in a bowl with meeshay noodles on the side.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with steamed rice or garlic fried rice.
Suggested side dishes:
- Lumpia (Filipino spring rolls)
- Ensaladang talong (grilled eggplant salad)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the coconut milk curdles, remove the pot from heat and stir vigorously until it becomes smooth again.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the vegetables thoroughly to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
- Ginataang gulay is a Filipino dish made with coconut milk and vegetables.
Flavor profiles:
- Creamy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.
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Region: Filipino