Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Don't overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed so ingredients sear instead of steam.
- For ground meat dishes, break it up early and cook until the water evaporates for a dry, flavorful base.
- Let the tomatoes break down completely before adding other ingredients to build a flavor base.
Cooking Tips
Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Chayote and Egg Stir-fry
Chayote and Egg Stir Fry is a delicious, nutritious Filipino dish that is budget-friendly and easy to prepare. It's perfect for hectic weeknights when you want a tasty meal in under thirty minutes!
Instructions
- In a wide pan, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until it firms up but still slightly wet.
- Sauté garlic, onion until they soften and smell nice.
- Incorporate sayote and stir to distribute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add chicken bouillon and pepper. Stir to distribute.
- Add the scrambled eggs, breaking them apart as desired.
- All parts of the chayote are edible! You can leave the skin on and include the seed if you like.
- Cook over medium heat the eggs until it firms up but still slightly wet, as they will Keep cooking when returned to the pan.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Don't overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed so ingredients sear instead of steam.
- For ground meat dishes, break it up early and cook until the water evaporates for a dry, flavorful base.
- Let the tomatoes break down completely before adding other ingredients to build a flavor base.
Cooking Tips
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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