Ginisang Sayote with Giniling

Technically speaking Chayote or Sayote is a fruit, a member of melon, squash and cucurbit family. But most of us used it as a vegetable ingredient. It's originally native to Mexico until it was introduced worldwide. Chayotes can be eaten as raw though some find it unappetizing. And now it's commonly served along with other veggies and seasonings. This vegetable is also used in some of stir fried dishes like this one. Another healthy dish with a good source of amino acids and Vitamin C courtesy of Sayote.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
2 large Chayotes/Sayotes, sliced
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 c water
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp ground pepper
salt
cooking oil

Procedure:

1. In a pan saute the Onion and Garlic in cooking oil over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef. Saute until the beef turns light brown.
3. Add the Sayotes and season with fish sauce. Give a good stir. Then add the ground pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
4. Pour the water, let it simmer for 5 minutes. Do not overcooked the Sayotes. Then add some salt to taste.
5. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving bowl.