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Kangkong Gising Gising

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Kangkong Gising Gising

Kangkong Gising Gising is a fiery coconut-milk pork dish with crisp-tender kangkong stems.

35 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Kangkong Gising Gising

  • 400 grams kangkong stems, sliced small
  • 300 grams minced pork, preferably 30% fat
  • 2 tablespoons bagoong alamang
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 4–5 red chilies, sliced with seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking oil

How to cook Kangkong Gising Gising

  1. 1.Sauté garlic and shallots in a little oil over medium heat until fragrant.
  2. 2.Add pork and stir-fry about 5 minutes until beginning to brown.
  3. 3.Pour in coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered 15 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. 4.Stir in bagoong alamang and kangkong stems; cook about 2 minutes until stems soften but remain crisp.
  5. 5.Add coconut cream and chilies, simmer 2 minutes, season with black pepper, and serve hot with rice.
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