Pinais na Hipon

Ingredients for Pinais na Hipon

• 500 g shrimp, shells reserved
• 1/4 cup water
• 250 g skinless pork belly, thinly sliced and chopped
• 1 cup grated young coconut meat
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bird's-eye chilies, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Banana leaves
• 2 cups coconut cream
• 1 cup coconut milk

How to cook Pinais na Hipon

1. 1.Pound shrimp shells and heads with water, then strain through a fine sieve to collect shrimp juice.
2. 2.Combine shrimp, pork belly, young coconut, garlic, chilies, shallot, shrimp juice, salt, and pepper.
3. 3.Spoon 3 tablespoons filling onto each prepared banana leaf; fold into secure packets.
4. 4.Arrange packets in one layer in a wide pan. Add coconut cream and coconut milk, cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
5. 5.Lift packets onto a platter and serve with the reserved coconut cooking sauce.