ginataang kalabasa (squash in coconut milk)

ingredients:

1/4 kilo kalabasa (squash), cubed
1/2 cup pork, cubed
2 gloves garlic, minced
half of medium sized onion, sliced
1cup coconut milk
salt, patis (fish sauce), and pepper to taste
oil for sauteing

procedure:
1. In a saucepan, saute garlic, onion, and pork.
2. Add 1/2 cup water, allow to boil.
3. Add in kalabasa. Pour in half of the
coconut milk.
4. Season with salt, patis, and pepper.
5. Simmer until kalabasa is done but not overcooked.
6. Pour in the remaining coconut milk. Remove from heat and serve.


budget: P40

tips:
--shrimp paste (alamang or uyap) can be a substitute to pork. when using alamang, saute first few strips of ginger.
--i prefer seasoning with salt and patis rather than only salt or only patis.