Ginataang Santol (Sinantolan)

Ingredients for Ginataang Santol (Sinantolan)

• 4 santol, peeled and seeds removed
• 1/4 lb ground pork
• 3 cups coconut cream
• 2 long green peppers (siling pansigang), sliced crosswise
• 5 Thai chilies (siling labuyo)
• 3 tbsp shrimp paste
• 1 medium red onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Ginataang Santol (Sinantolan)

1. 1.Finely mince santol in a food processor or by hand. Wrap in cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid.
2. 2.Heat oil in a pan; sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
3. 3.Add squeezed santol and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4.Pour in coconut cream; bring to a boil, stir, cover, and cook over medium heat until reduced by half.
5. 5.Stir in shrimp paste, siling pansigang, and siling labuyo. Cook until the liquid evaporates, then serve.