Ginisang Upo with Ground Pork and Shrimp (Sauteed Bottle Gourd)
Ginisang upo is a Filipino sautéed bottle gourd dish cooked with ground pork, shrimp, garlic, onion, and tomato. The upo simmers in broth until tender and soaks up the savory pork and shrimp flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 267kcal
Cost: $
Equipment
- 1 Pan with lid A wide pan gives the upo room to cook evenly; the lid holds in steam while it simmers.
- 1 Vegetable peeler For removing the thin green skin of the bottle gourd.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan.3 tablespoons cooking oil
- Sauté the garlic, onion, and tomato until the onion and tomato soften.5 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 1 ripe tomato
- Add the ground pork and cook until it turns light brown.8 oz ground pork
- Add the sliced bottle gourd. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.1 bottle gourd (upo)
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.3/4 cup chicken broth
- Add the shrimp and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.12 to 15 pieces shrimp
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.salt and ground black pepper
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve with warm rice. Share and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Choosing upo – Pick a young bottle gourd with smooth, pale green skin that feels firm and heavy for its size; young upo has soft seeds you can leave in.
Slicing – Cut the upo into pieces of even thickness so every slice turns tender and translucent at the same time.
Shrimp stock – Simmer the removed shrimp heads and shells in the broth for 10 minutes, then strain, for a deeper seafood flavor.
Leftovers – Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg