Ginataang Hipon with Kalabasa and Sitaw (Shrimp in Coconut Milk)

Cuisine          :  Filipino
Prep Time     : 10 minutes
Cook Time    : 20 minutes 
Total Time    : 30 minutes
Servings        : 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kilo shrimp
• 1 head garlic (crushed)
• Coconut milk from 3 large coconuts (gata)
• 2 cups squash (peeled and cubed)
• 2 cups string beans (cut into 2 inch pieces) 
• 6 kamias 
• 2-3 small chili (siling labuyo)
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

PROCEDURE

1. In a pot, boil coconut milk over medium heat
2. Add in garlic, squash and string beans. Boil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender
3. Add shrimps, kamias, siling labuyo, pepper and fish sauce. 
4. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until coconut thickens. Stir occasionally. 
5. Serve hot.