Twenty pesos.
This dish is only P20.
How did I spend my P20?
- P10: sayote (chayote)
My neighbor sold small sayote for P5. I bought four pieces. The first two I used for pork soup; the other two for this fish (ginisang sayote)
- P8: large egg
We can’t afford to include pork or chicken in this dish with a 20-peso budget so we’re using an egg. One large egg is sold at P8 at the sari-sari store near you.
- P2: garlic
Yes, you can buy retail for this amount. You will get four to five cloves.
How to cook this?
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Best to have mince garlic and then slice your sayote thinly.
- Heat cooking oil in pan.
- Sauté garlic, followed by sayote.
- Add soy sauce to taste. Add other seasonings you have in your kitchen.
- Beat egg before adding to the sayote.
- Mix.
- Serve hot with rice.
Health benefits of sayote
Healthline.com enumerated the benefits of sayote (chayote):
- Chayote squash is high in many nutrients — especially folate (vitamin B9) — while low in calories, carbs, and fat.
- Chayote squash provides multiple antioxidants — including vitamin C and myricetin — that fight disease and promote health.
- Various plant compounds and fiber present in chayote make it a good choice for heart health. These compounds may improve blood flow while lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Fiber and plant compounds in chayote may contribute to stabilizing blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.
- Chayote is an excellent source of folate, a nutrient required for proper fetal development. Therefore, the squash may have appeal for women who are pregnant or trying to become so.
- Some test-tube research indicates that compounds in chayote may have anticancer benefits, but more studies are needed.
- Chayote contains several antioxidants, including vitamin C, which may contribute to youthful-looking skin and reduce visible signs of aging.
- Test-tube and animal research indicates that chayote squash extract may reduce fat accumulation in your liver, potentially protecting against fatty liver disease. However, more studies are needed.
- Chayote is low in calories and high in fiber, which can aid weight loss and maintenance by helping you feel fuller for longer.
- Flavonoids and fiber in chayote boost various functions of your digestive tract, including healthy gut bacteria and bowel regularity.
Read more about this by clicking 10 Impressive Benefits of Chayote Squash.
Do you have any sayote recipe that you can share with us?
