Ginisang Upo with Sardinas (Sauteed Opo Squash with Sardines)
A simple and flavorful dish made with tender opo squash and savory sardines in tomato sauce. Perfect served over warm white rice.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 small opo squash, peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- splash of water
Instructions
- In a non-stick pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chopped opo squash and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the soy sauce and add the sardines (including the tomato sauce). Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Add a splash of water to prevent the sauce from drying out.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the opo squash is tender.
- Serve warm over steamed white rice.