Ginataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa

Ingredients for Ginataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa

• 1 lb shrimp, cleaned
• 10 string beans (sitaw), cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 cups kalabasa, cubed
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons bagoong alamang
• 1 cup malunggay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Ginataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and onion until the onion softens.
2. 2.Add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes, just until pink; remove and set aside.
3. 3.Add bagoong alamang and coconut milk to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add kalabasa and cook 8 to 12 minutes until tender.
5. 5.Return shrimp and cook 1 minute. Add sitaw and malunggay, then cook 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6.Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.