Ginataang Kalabasa (Squash in Coconut Milk)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 245.8
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 653.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 13.5 g

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Introduction

Tasty Filipino vegetarian dish Tasty Filipino vegetarian dish
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 kilo squash, cut into cubes (1"x1")
    1/4 kilo shrimp, shelled and deveined
    3 pieces tomatoes, diced
    2 onions, chopped
    1 head garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons of ginger root, crushed and minced
    1 tablespoon of canola oil (or olive oil)
    2 pieces hot chili peppers
    2 cups coconut milk
    1 cups coconut milk (gata)
    2 cups chicken stock (or water)
    2 tablespoons of fish sauce (patis)

Directions

* On a big pan, heal canola oil. Sauté garlic, onions until light brown then add ginger, cook until onions become translucent.
* Add the tomatoes, squash, chicken stock, and coconut milk. Allow to boil then simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the squash becomes tender.
* Add the coconut milk, hot chili peppers and the shrimps. Bring again to a boil and simmer for a few more minutes.
* Serve hot with plain rice.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARGIEMIGUEL.

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    I am definitely looking forward to trying this! I am half filipino but have never tried that one before. Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing. :D - 6/23/10