Gising-Gising

Ingredients

• 1 lb long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the long beans and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the ground black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
4. Add the vegetable stock, tomato paste, and coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the long beans are tender.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Gising-gising is a popular Filipino dish that is often served as a side dish with grilled meats and fish.
• The dish is named after the Tagalog phrase “gising-gising” which translates to “spicy” or “hot” in English.
• The dish is traditionally made with long beans but can also be made with other vegetables such as eggplant or squash.
• Gising-gising can be made vegan by omitting the coconut milk.