Ginataang Hipon, Sitaw at Kalabasa (Shrimp, Beans and Squash)

Ingredients:
1 can or 1 2/3 cups coconut milk
2 cloves garlic
3 slices ginger
1 1/2 cups squash, cubed
1 cup sitaw (long beans), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 kg shrimps
salt and pepper to taste
1 finger chili


Directions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk with the garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil then add squash.
2. When the squash is half-cooked, add the long beans and the shrimps. Continue cooking until done and sauce is reduced. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

When buying instant gata, keep in mind that coconut cream is kakang gata while coconut milk is the thinner gata from the second or third extraction. If you're using powdered gata, you'll need to dissolve it in water.
Preparation time: 10-20 minutes
Cooking time: 15-25 minutes
Makes 4-6 servings


Source: Good Housekeeping