Ginataang Kalabasa

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 cups coconut milk
4 cups kalabasa (kabocha squash), pared, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks
½ lb small shrimps, or you can alternatively use hibe if in tight budget.

Instructions:

In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Saute onions and garlic until cooked and fragrant.

Add fish sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and let it simmer. Lower heat and continue to cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly reduced.

Add squash and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimps and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until squash is softened and shrimps have changed color. Add 1-2 chopped chili pepper if you like it with a slight spice of gata.

Season with salt or patis to taste. Garnish with spring onions

Turn off heat. Serve and enjoy!

 Photo by: Tower of Sweet
 Adapted from: Kawaling Pinoy