Ginataang Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk)

This is a traditional dish that my husband likes to eat. This goes very well with fried daing or fish. It's a very simple dish that's easy to prepare, good for those who are busy and always in a hurry to cook their dinner.


· 250g pork belly, cut into small pieces


· 4 cups pumpkins, sliced to bite size pieces


· 5 pieces of okra, cut in 2-3 peices


· 10 pieces of long beans, cut in 3 inches length


· 5 cloves garlic, minced


· 1 onions, diced
· 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
· 1 cup water
· coconut milk
· 2 tbs fish sauce
· Salt and pepper to taste

In a wok, heat oil and fry the pork until brown, remove the pork from the pan and set aside. On the same pan, saute garlic and onion. Add water, pumpkins and fish sauce. Cook for 5 minutes. Add long bean, lady fingers and coconut milk. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Add pork. Cook for 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and cook until the vegetables are done, careful not to overcook.