Ginataang Kalabasa

A comforting Filipino vegetable stew with squash, string beans, and shrimp simmered in rich coconut milk. Creamy, sweet, and savory.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Filipino
Ginataang Kalabasa - Vegetarian recipe

Ingredients

  • • 2 lbs kalabasa (squash), cubed
  • • 1 cup string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled (optional)
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • • 1 cup water
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add squash and water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour in coconut milk. Stir gently to avoid breaking the squash.
  4. Step 4: Add string beans and shrimp. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
  5. Step 5: Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot with steamed rice.