Ginataang Hipon

Plump shrimp simmered in coconut milk with squash and string beans — a simple Bicolano-style dish that's rich and fragrant.

Estimated cost: ₱203–₱230

Prep 10 min · Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 537 kcal · 32 g protein · 19 g carbs · 38 g fat

Ingredients

• 200g Shrimp (shell-on, medium)
• 120ml Coconut milk
• 100g Kalabasa (squash)
• 60g Sitaw (long beans)
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 small Onion
• 1-inch knob Ginger
• 1 tbsp Patis (fish sauce)
• to taste Salt and pepper

Steps

1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Cut kalabasa into 1-inch cubes. Cut sitaw into 2-inch pieces.
2. Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3. Add kalabasa and stir to coat with the aromatics. Cook for 3 minutes until edges begin to soften.
4. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes until kalabasa is tender when pierced.
5. Add sitaw and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
6. Add shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp curl into a C-shape and turn pink. Do not overcook.
7. Season with patis, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately — the shrimp will toughen if left in the hot liquid.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).