Filipino•healthy
Laswa
Laswa is a nutritious and delicious Ilonggo vegetable soup. This simple dish made of shrimp and fresh vegetables is perfect as a main entrée or as a side to fried fish or grilled meat.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and pounded
- 1/2 pound small head-on shrimp, peeled and pounded
- 1/2 small calabasa, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bunch sitaw, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
- 2 medium eggplant, stems trimmed and cut in a bias into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium ampalaya, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch thick
- 6 pieces okra, ends trimmed and cut in a bias into halves
- 1 large patola, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, combine water, onions, and garlic. Bring to a boil and cook until softened.
- 2
Add shrimp and calabasa. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp changes color and squash is half done.
- 3
Add sitaw and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Add eggplant, ampalaya, and okra, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Add patola and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.