Ingredients

• 1 kilo squash, cut into cubes (1"x1")
• 1/4 kilo shrimp,  deveined
• 3 pieces tomatoes, diced
• 1 bund long beans, cut into 3inches length
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of ginger root, crushed and minced
• 4 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 2 pieces long chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons of shrimp paste (bagoong)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut cream (katang gata)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce (patis)

 

Instructions

1. On a big pan, heat oil. Sauté garlic, onions until light brown then add ginger, cook until onions become translucent.
2. Add the tomatoes, squash, chicken stock, shrimp paste and the coconut milk. Let boil then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the squash becomes tender.
3. Add the coconut cream, long chili peppers, long beans and the shrimps. Bring again to a boil and simmer for a few more minutes.
4. Transfer to serving plate. Serve hot with rice.