Pork Ginataan with Squash and String Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. pork (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/4 cup shrimp paste (bagoong)
• 1 piece butternut squash (cubed)
• 1 bunch string beans (cut into 2 inch pieces)
• 1 piece yellow onion (sliced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.

2. 2

   Once the oil gets hot, saute the garlic and onion.

3. 3

   Add the ground black pepper. Stir and then add the pork. Cook the pork until the color turns light brown.

4. 4

   Pour the beef broth in the cooking pot. Let it boil.

5. 5

   Add the coconut milk. Stir and allow to boil once more. Cover and cook in low to medium heat until the pork gets tender.

6. 6

   Add the squash. Stir, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the shrimp paste. Stir.

8. 8

   Add the string beans. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt only if needed.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

10. 10

    Share and enjoy!