Ginisang Sayote (Filipino Sautéed Chayote)
Learn how to cook chayote Filipino style in 20 minutes. This healthy sautéed sayote recipe with garlic and tomatoes is perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 medium chayote squash cut into matchsticks
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 2 dried shiitake mushrooms (optional) soaked in ¼ cup water (or mushroom soaking liquid)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using mushrooms, soak in ¼ cup hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze dry, slice thinly, and reserve soaking liquid.
- Prepare chayote: Rub cut tip against body to remove sticky sap. Rinse, then cut into matchsticks.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms (if using) and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sayote and toss to coat. Pour in water (or mushroom liquid) and cover.
- Season with soy sauce and black pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with rice.
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Notes
- For softer texture, cook 8-10 minutes
- Add beaten egg in last minute for extra protein
- Best served fresh; stores 2-3 days refrigerated