This Upo guisado came about when I was looking for something to cook after feeling hungry. While I was searching for something to eat, I realized that were no leftovers of any sort. So, I tried to look around for something that I can cook, when suddenly my eyes caught a small bottle gourd (upo) sitting in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. I knew during that moment that I would be having ginisang upo.
I think that the reason behind my choice was the fact that upo guisado is quick to prepare. I also remember having extra pre-sliced pork belly thawing inside the refrigerator. Aside from these reasons, I was craving for upo since the day before yesterday. Now was my chance to satisfy my craving.
I had this with one and a half-cups of rice—or maybe two. I was so excited to eat that I lost count and just focused on the food. I was a wonderful meal.
If you are just starting to learn how to cook, I suggest that you read this article completely and review the recipe below. This basic recipe that I am sharing might be a good exercise for you to develop your cooking skills. You can also watch the video below that I recorded so that you can be guided on the step-by-step procedure that I did in order to accomplish this dish. Please do not hesitate to ask questions because that is the reason why I am here. Send me a question by commenting below.
Try this quick and easy Upo Guisado Recipe. Let me know what you think.
Upo Guisado Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small bottle gourd upo, sliced
- 6 ounces pork belly sliced into small pieces
- 1 medium plum tomato cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan
- Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato
- Add the pork. Cook for 3 minutes
- Pour 1 cup water. Let boil. Adjust the heat to medium and then continue to cook until the liquid completely evaporates
- Add the sliced upo. Stir and then cook for 5 minutes.
- Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce.
- Add water. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
- Share and enjoy!
Laineardos says
Pwede rin ba chayote dito instead of upo?
Aileen says
Sarap!!! Salamat sa inyong website, mas ginanahang akong magluto mula ng mapanuod ang inyong website. Na try na din namin ang kansi recipe, pinoy carbonara, tinola and menudo. Lahat panalo!???????????????????????? Looking forward to try all your recipes. ????????????
Jocelyn Nixon says
I try not to eat pork. Is beef good with I’ll, I wonder?