Ginataang hipon with kalabasa is a delicious Filipino comfort food perfect for cold days. It’s a simple recipe featuring three main ingredients: shrimp, coconut milk (or cream), and fish sauce. These ingredients create a comforting and nostalgic flavor. The dish combines the sweetness of squash and the savory taste of shrimp in a rich coconut sauce, making it a staple in many Filipino households. Enjoy this easy-to-make and heartwarming meal with your family.

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Ginataang Hipon

Author: admin Cooking Method: Cooking Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Servings

• ³⁄₄ kilo Shrimps (large, with head intact)

• 2 cups Kalabasa (cubed)

• 15 pieces Sitaw (cut into 2 inch pieces)

• 1 clove Garlic (chopped)

• 1 small Onion (chopped)
• 5 pieces Sili labuyo (green or red chilis)
• 2 cm Fresh Ginger
• 1 can Lorins Gata coconut milk (460 ml)

• 1 tbsp Lorins Alamang Guisado (Original or spicy)

• 1 tsp Lorins Patis

• ¹⁄₄ cup Cilantro for garnish
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil

Instructions

1. Combine Lorins coconut milk, garlic, onion, and ginger in a cooking pot. Apply heat. Let boil.
2. Add Lorins Alamang Guisado. Stir. Cover and cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.
3. Add kalabasa and long green pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add shrimp. Pour coconut cream into the pot. Stir and let it boil.
5. Add string beans (sitaw). Stir. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
6. Pour fish sauce into the pot and season with ground black pepper. Stir. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.