If there is one vegetable I keep a good stock of, it would be the pear-shaped gourd, chayote (technically, it is a fruit!). Not only is it relatively cheap, chayote is also a very versatile ingredient. I like to eat it raw in salads, add in soups or stews, and toss into quick stir-fry dishes such as this ginisang sayote with chicken.
I used boneless chicken thigh meat for this recipe but bone-in chicken parts cut into bite-sized pieces works well, too. If you are up for shrimp, you can find the recipe–here. Enjoy!
Ginisang Sayote with Chicken
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Author: Lalaine | Kawaling Pinoy
Recipe type: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 4 pieces sayote, peeled, cored, quartered and sliced on a bias
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened and release juices. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Add oyster sauce and stir until well-dispersed. Add sayote and cook until tender yet crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
What can be used instead of the oyster sauce?
Hello Daedae,
Here’s a helpful list of possible substitutes http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/Oyster-Sauce-Substitute.html.
If its okay even without tomato? Or What else can be exchanged for tomatoes???
Hiya! i came across you food blog while searching for a sayote recipe. Ijust cooked this today and it taste really good. My 3 yrs. old toddler that is very picky eater have eaten the sayote. Thanks for sharing. will be trying all your recipes.
I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine I cooked this dish last Sunday and my kids truly loved it. The procedure was simple and very easy to follow.
Thanks, Joanna, for the feedback. I am glad the kids loved it. I know when my daughter was growing up, I had a hard time figuring out what to cook as she had very particular (or peculiar!) taste in food.
I cooked this last night. Followed each step accordingly. Came out perfect! Thank you!
Thanks, Ruby, for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂