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Ginisang Upo with Pork

Upo Guisado with pork belly and oyster sauce is easy to make and so flavorful. It's nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly, too. Serve with steamed rice for a tasty meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½ pound pork belly, cut into thin strips
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 medium upo, peeled and cut into strips (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a wide pan or wok over medium heat, heat oil.
  2. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Add pork and cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly browned.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon until softened.
  5. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender and liquid is reduced to about ½ cup.
  6. Increase heat to medium. Add upo and cook, uncovered, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until half done.
  7. Add oyster sauce and stir to distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 4 minutes or until upo is tender yet crisp. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cut the pork and the bottle gourd squash into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
  • The bottle gourd has a high water content, so add liquid sparingly.
  • Take the vegetable off the heat a tad firmer than you like, as it will continue to cook and soften in the residual heat.
  • Season generously with freshly ground pepper. Bottle gourd has a pretty mild, delicate flavor and needs that little kick of spice to be extra delicious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.