FTF: Ginataang Kalabasa (Squash in Coconut Milk)
Squash or Kalabasa in Tagalog is widely availbale here in London, so one time I decided to cook it in coconut milk. It usually has string beans so when I found string beans for the first time, I immediately asked how much and I almost fell down when the vendor answered, “£3.00″. Gosh! It’s like $5? So I went back to my ever reliable green beans.
INGREDIENTS:
1 onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 kilo squash
string beans/green beans
1 can coconut milk
garlic powder (optional, I just like garlic powder in most of my dishes)
salt
pepper
METHOD:
1. In a saucepan, pour the coconut oil then add the onion, garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let boil. Add the squash and let cook according to your preference. I prefer my squash to be a bit soggy. Just before your squash cooks, add in the beans and simmer for a few more minutes.
2. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste after adding the squash and beans.
I cooked this the second time and added prawns on it. It tasted so much better. So if you’re planning to add prawns/shrimps, add them when the squash is almost cooked. Others add ginger, but I am ok with my ingredients.
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I love it! Kaso kailangan kong piliin yung sitaw because I don’t eat kalabasa.
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ACmomCee Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 10:56 am
nyahaha!!! you don’t eat kalabasa pala mommy willa? kame naman fave namin to… sarap!
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miss this recipe so much.
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ACmomCee Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 11:04 am
pwedeng pwede mo naman lutuin to dyan ate ces dba? galing galing mo nga magluto eh… ang sarap sarap pa tingin palang… and mukhang si maselan si hubby dba?
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i don’t like gata that much.. i enjoy squash though. love it with miki noodles.
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ACmomCee Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 11:05 am
yeah, hubby likes that too… ginisang kalabasa with miki… another yummy squash dish…
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So nutritious dish… I love the dishes cooked in coconut milk. Happy FTF !!!
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ACmomCee Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 11:05 am
indeed! very nutricious. my daughter loves it so sana wag magaya sakin na malabo mata… hehe…
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i love this..
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Oh my!It’s been awhile I haven’t tried ginataang kalabasa.My hubby don’t like coconut milk kasi(T_T)but still would love to cook ‘em for my lunch at home!Nakaka-miss to!\(^0^)/
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The squash looks gorgeous and so healthy! Thanks for sharing, have a great week!
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This is one of our favorite veggie dish. YUM and healthy
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This looks devine! The combination of coconut milk and squash is something that I’m definitely going to try.
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Pareho tayo ng feeling marz when I sawa squash as in kalabasang pinoy at the asian food hinakut lahat. too bad I didn’t find any string beans.
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Mi favorito!! I can eat this almost everyday!!
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