Ginisang Sayote

Peel, core, and thinly slice the sayote. Set aside.

Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until golden brown, then add the onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft. If using ground pork or shrimp, add it to the pan and cook until the meat is browned or the shrimp is pink.

Add the sliced sayote to the pan. Stir well to mix with the aromatics and meat. Pour in the fish sauce or soy sauce, then add water or chicken broth. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the sayote is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Once the sayote is cooked through, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped spring onions if desired.

Serve hot with steamed rice.