Easy Cooking of Malabar Spinach | Ginisang Alogbate with fried fish

ground pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Lean turkey reduces fat content, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

bottle gourd

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is a healthier option, while cabbage is often less expensive.

fried fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Grilled fish is lower in fat, and canned fish is cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar; cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.

Add sliced bottle gourd and water; cover and simmer until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Uncover and cook until liquid reduces, about 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt to taste and stir in green onions before serving.

Fry fish in a separate pan until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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