Recipe: Laswa

Because one-third of a kalabasa is too much to add to the ukoy especially that there are only 2 people eating inside the house. Half of that was set aside, and so we decided to have laswa the next day. Laswa is staple in the Philippine culture and every wife is kinda expected to know how to cook it. Since I do not really like okra and talong, here's a version of laswa without these.

Laswa in a Pot

Ingredients:

• Kalabasa (Squash)
• Malunggay Leaves
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 medium sized Onion
• Saluyot (Jute)
• Dilis (Anchovies)
• Water
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Cut the kalabasa into cubes.
2. Slice the tomatoes and onion into eights.
3. Remove the malunggay leaves from its stalks.
4. Wash the saluyot thoroughly.
   
5. Put 2 cups of water and the tomatoes in a pot  and bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, add the anchovies (as many as you like) and onions. Boil for 2-3 more minutes.
7. Add pepper and salt, if needed, to taste.
8. Add the squash and boil for 5 minutes or until squash is tender.
9. Add the malunggay leaves and saluyot.
10. Remove from the heat and transfer to serving bowl.
11. Serve with dried fish or fried fish.
    

Fried Dried Squid

Enjoy your meal.!!



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