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Delicious Ginataan Na Sugpo

Delicious Ginataan Na Sugpo: A Comforting Coconut Delight

Delicious Ginataan Na Sugpo is a comforting dish of prawns in a creamy coconut milk broth, embodying Filipino culture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Broth
  • 1 piece Ginger Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil For sautéing
  • 2 pieces Anchovy Fillets (canned) Or use fish sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Use coconut cream for richer texture
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best
Prawns
  • 500 grams Raw Prawns Or Jumbo Shrimp
Aromatics
  • 1 piece Serrano or Jalapeño Pepper Sliced
  • 2 pieces Medium Scallions Chopped
  • 1 piece Red Onion Chopped
  • 2 pieces Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 stalk Fresh Lemongrass Trimmed and smashed
Greens and Serving
  • 2 cups Greens (chile leaves/sweet potato greens/baby spinach) Any tender leafy greens
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Or any plain rice
  • 1 piece Lime For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by mincing the ginger, slicing the serrano peppers, and chopping both scallions and red onions. Rinse and dice the tomatoes. Grate some lime zest.
  2. Take your fresh lemongrass, trim its ends, halve the stalks, and gently smash them. Tie into a bundle.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil, add the lemongrass, ginger, sliced peppers, scallions, and red onions. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, add kosher salt and black pepper, and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Fold in the raw prawns, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until pink.
  7. Stir in greens and allow them to wilt for 2 minutes. Discard lemongrass bundle.
  8. Serve in bowls with jasmine rice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh prawns yield the best flavor. Adjust pepper quantity based on spice preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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