Ginataang Papaya

Ingredients for Ginataang Papaya

• 1 small green papaya, cut into wedges
• 3 medium dried fish (daing), fried
• 2 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup malunggay leaves
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 thumb ginger, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 chilies, optional
• 1/2 cup water

How to cook Ginataang Papaya

1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger, then add onion and cook until soft.
2. 2.Add fried daing and stir for 1 minute.
3. 3.Pour in coconut milk, stir, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. 4.Add green papaya, cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until tender; add water if needed.
5. 5.Stir in malunggay, fish sauce, pepper, and optional chilies. Cook for 2 minutes before serving.