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GINATAAN NA HIPON
Ginataan na Hipon or Shrimp in Coconut milk is a popular Filipino meal with coconut milk added in it and large shrimps as a main ingredient. You can add vegetables and curry if you want. It is hearty, creamy and did I say it already? SMELLS GOOD.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.6 lbs large shrimps with head intact
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 5 pieces sili labuyo (green or red chilis)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 can 15.5 oz Coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cilantro for garnish (a must)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat cooking oil in a large pan. When oil is hot, add in ginger and cook until lightly brown.
- 2
Sautee' garlic and onion until onion is transparent.
- 3
Add the shrimp and cook until it changes color.
- 4
Add the coconut milk and the chili. Cook in low heat and let boil for 5 more minutes. Add water if necessary.
- 5
Turn off heat and garnish with cilantro while hot. ENJOY.