Try this quick and easy Ginisang Sayote Without Meat recipe for a healthy family lunch or dinner. Simply stir-fry the sliced sayote and vegan luncheon meat with a savory mushroom oyster sauce and seasonings, then pair with warm steamed rice. Yum!
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What is Ginisang Sayote Without Meat?
Ginisang Sayote (Sautéed Chayote) is a simple, delicious, and nutritious Filipino food that is made of sliced chayote, vegan luncheon meat, savory sauces, and healthy seasonings. It's so easy-to-cook, budget-friendly, and a great option for a vegan/vegetarian family lunch or dinner.
Sayote or chayote is technically a fruit but is consumed like a vegetable. It is an edible plant from the gourd family that is widely used in many cuisines. It is a common ingredient in Filipino recipes like soups, stews, or stir-fries that are packed with vitamins and minerals.
Health Benefits of Sayote
Our star ingredient - sayote, also called chayote or vegetable pear, is a common vegetable in Filipino cooking. Its mild taste and soft texture make it perfect for many dishes aside from being healthy:
- Aids weight loss
- Improves liver health
- Provides essential vitamins like potassium, calcium and vitamin C
- Reduces visible signs of aging.
- Promotes heart health and fiber
- Improves cholesterol and blood sugar control
- Supports a healthy pregnancy
- Good source of protein and trace minerals
Variations
- Coconut Cream - add coconut cream or coconut milk for a creamy twist.
- Peanuts - stir in peanuts or a spoonful of peanut butter while cooking the sayote.
- Sweet Corn - add corn towards the end of cooking for a crunchy texture.
Substitutions
- Vegetable Oil - use coconut oil for a slight tropical flavor or olive oil for a healthier option with a mild taste.
- Vegan Luncheon Meat - sliced shiitake or button mushrooms work for a meaty bite
- Soy Sauce - use coconut aminos for a gluten-free, low-sodium alternative or tamari for a gluten-free soy sauce substitute.
Storage
- Place the leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Please note that the chayote turns mushy when frozen and thawed so this dish doesn't freeze well.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need (omitting quantities):
- vegetable oil
- vegan luncheon meat
- sweet onions
- sayote
- garlic
- soy sauce
- mushroom oyster sauce
- water
- salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the oil in a heated skillet over medium heat. Fry the vegetarian luncheon meat until crisp on both sides, set aside.
Add in onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the sayote, minced garlic, soy sauce, and mushroom oyster sauce.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add salt, black pepper, and season to taste. Then, remove and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Hint: You can enjoy this Filipino dish on its own or pair it with steamed rice and fried or grilled meat of your choice.
⭐ Top Tip
To remove the stickiness of the sayote, slice off the top of it and rub it on the cut part of the chayote in a circular motion in a few seconds or until transparent sap / liquid turns into a white, foam-like consistency.
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Ginisang Sayote Without Meat
Ingredients
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup vegan luncheon meat diced
- ½ cup sweet onions sliced
- 2 cups sayote chayote, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
For Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mushroom oyster sauce
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Fry the Luncheon Meat:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Fry the diced vegan luncheon meat until crisp on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced sayote, minced garlic, soy sauce, and mushroom oyster sauce.
Simmer:
- Pour in 1½ cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
Serve:
- Transfer the cooked dish to a serving bowl and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Sweet says
As a Filipino, I love looking over and trying Lainey's delicious recipes! I'm gonna check this one out soon. But I'm sure it'll taste great!
Lainey says
Thank you so much, Sweet! I'm so thrilled to hear that! Let us know how it turns out when you try it. 😊
Michelle says
Love how easy this was to make. I didn't have sweet onions, so I only used regular onions, but other then that, amazing!!
Lainey says
Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for your kind words, Michelle! Regular onions are a great substitute, and I’m so glad it still turned out amazing for you! 😊 Let me know if you try any other tweaks next time!