Using the giant variant of Patola known as Lakan, Chef JR Royol enhances the famous Ginisang Miswa Patola!
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00:00 So when we asked the Kinnet Farm what we can cook on their farm when we arrive,
00:05 one of their list was "patola".
00:08 So for me, it's normal.
00:11 I didn't consider it. I made other options.
00:16 I looked for other vegetables.
00:18 But Sir Gerald didn't say that "patola" are like this.
00:25 So this is the first time I've seen the "lakan" variety.
00:30 The one with the big pumpkin.
00:33 And interestingly, Sir Gerald said that it's very meaty.
00:38 So we won't let that chance pass.
00:41 We'll try to make something very simple.
00:44 And of course, a dish we all know, "Kinisang Biswa at Patola".
00:49 So we have here our pan.
00:51 Let's add some oil to our pan.
00:53 And then, I'll add the tomatoes.
00:58 While we're cooking the tomatoes,
01:02 'cause I want it to be a bit mushy,
01:06 I'll add the onion and garlic later.
01:10 I'll cut the "patola" first.
01:12 So this is more or less, if I'm not mistaken, 1.2 to 1.5 kilograms.
01:18 So imagine if you have this kind of vegetables at home.
01:23 You can feed up to five persons.
01:27 So, right?
01:29 It's worth it.
01:31 And of course, look.
01:34 It's so fresh.
01:37 So.
01:39 It's a bit sweet.
01:47 But let's see.
01:48 If it has a difference in taste compared to the normal "patola" we're used to.
01:54 Our "patola".
02:14 And then, our soup.
02:16 Or even water, it's fine.
02:18 Then, let's season it with fish sauce.
02:31 And then, let it boil.
02:41 And the last part of our process, since our "patola" is boiling,
02:46 "biswa".
03:09 I understand what Sir Gerald is saying about the meaty flavor.
03:13 But honestly, it's basically the same "patola".
03:16 Aside from the size of the one we're used to,
03:20 versus the one we cooked, the taste is virtually the same.
03:25 This is such a comfort food that even in the Philippines,
03:30 you can relate the taste of the combination of "biswa" and "patola".
03:34 And we have our own stories of sardines, fish, pork,
03:42 and other things that our mothers mix.
03:45 But definitely, it's a classic Filipino dish.
03:48 So let us know what your favorite version is,
03:54 or what twist you're giving to your "biswa patola".
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