Ginataang Hipon sa Kalabasa (Shrimp in Coconut Milk & Squash)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 lbs shrimps
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 kalabasa (squash), chunks
• 20 strands long beans, cut into 3 inch long
• 1 can (13.5oz/400ml) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp patis (fish sauce)

2-3 pcs siling labuyo / Chili pepper  (optional)

HOW TO COOK GINATAANG HIPON

• In a pan or wok, saute galic and onion. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
• Add squash and long beans. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. 
• Add the water. Simmer until squash is half cooked.
• Add coconut milk and fish sauce. Cook for few minutes. Let it boil.
• Add shrimps. Simmer for 15-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Add the chili pepper (optional)

Serve hot. Enjoy!