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Laswa

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Laswa, vegetable stew
Servings: 3 -4 people
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of water
  • 300 grams calabasa Filipno squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 stalk lemongrass knotted and tied
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 5 string beans ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 5-7 okras ends trimmed and cut into 3 parts
  • 1 small patola luffa, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 bunch of saluyot leaves jute leaves*
  • 1 bunch of mulunggay leaves moringa leaves*
  • eggplant stems trimmed and cut into 1- inch, optional
  • ampalaya bitter melon, seeded and cut into ½ inch thick, optional

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, add water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add calabasa and cover with a lid until it’s softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add lemongrass, onion, string beans and cover with lid for about 2 minutes.
  • Add okra and cover with lid for 30 seconds, then add patola and salt.
  • Add the saluyot and mulunggay leaves then turn off the fire. It's important not to overcook the vegetables.
  • Season to taste and best served hot.

Notes

*depends on preference you can add as many or less leaves
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