Ginataang Sigarilyas at Kalabasa

Ginataang Sigarilyas at Kalabasa

Ginataang Sigarilyas at Kalabasa is a delicious medley of winged beans, kalabasa, and shrimps in a creamy coconut sauce. Best served with steamed rice for a truly Filipino comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 pound shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 small kalabasa, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1 pound sigarilyas, winged beans, ends trimmed and sliced diagonally
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add fish sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add shrimps and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until color changes to pink.
• Add coconut milk and water and bring to a simmer. Add kalabasa and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until kalabasa is just about done. Add sigarilyas and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce is reduced. Season with salt to taste and pepper to taste. Serve hot.