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Ginataang Hipon

A rich and comforting Filipino dish with shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk, often paired with vegetables for added flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Coconut Milk, comfort food, Filipino Cuisine, ginataang hipon, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp (medium to large, shell-on) Fresh shrimp is preferred.
  • 2-3 cups coconut milk Fresh is tastier but canned works.
  • 1 thumb ginger (sliced thin)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (smashed) Don't be shy with the garlic!
  • 1-2 pieces green chili Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis) Essential for flavor.
  • 1 shake black pepper To taste

Optional Vegetables

  • sitaw (long beans) Optional.
  • kalabasa (squash) Optional.
  • malunggay (moringa) Optional.

Instructions

Preparation and Cooking

  • Start by rinsing the shrimp under cold water. Optionally, snip off the antennae and devein them.
  • In a pan, heat some oil and fry the garlic, onion, and ginger together on medium heat until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and stir until it turns barely pink.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and lower the heat to let it simmer gently. Do not let it boil.
  • Add the fish sauce and black pepper and let the sauce thicken for 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the chili to the dish. Further adjust seasoning to taste.

Adding Vegetables

  • Chop the optional vegetables (sitaw, kalabasa) and add them to the pan before or halfway through cooking based on your texture preference.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with a mound of garlic rice, fresh tomato slices, or a side of classic Filipino goto.
  • Top with chopped green onions or malunggay leaves for garnish.

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, consider adding a spoonful of coconut cream near the end of cooking.