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Ginataang Gulay

Ginataang Gulay is a hearty vegetable stew with pork and shrimp cooked in coconut milk. It's creamy, flavorful, and best enjoyed with steamed rice.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
2 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
8 ounces frozen young green jackfruit, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces or 1 (20 ounces) can young green jackfruit
1/2 medium calabasa, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 pieces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into halves
2 medium eggplant, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch thickness
salt and pepper to taste

1
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
2
Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
3
Add shrimp and cook just until the color changes to pink.
4
Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add coconut milk. Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and reduced.
6
Add jackfruit and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add kalabasa and cook until tender but not falling apart.
8
Add green beans and eggplant and continue to cook until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.