Ginataang Puso ng Saging with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk 2 cups (470ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (235ml) water 1 cup (235ml) water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned
• 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups (200g) banana blossom, thinly sliced 2 cups (200g) banana blossom, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green chili peppers, sliced (optional) 2 green chili peppers, sliced (optional)
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 22g, 18g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 24g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
2. 2.
   Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
3. 3.
   Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir in the fish sauce and ground black pepper.
4. 4.
   Add the sliced banana blossom to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the banana blossom is tender.
5. 5.
   If desired, add the sliced green chili peppers for an extra kick of heat.
6. 6.
   Season with salt to taste.
7. 7.
   Serve hot with steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Banana blossom — To prevent discoloration, soak the sliced banana blossom in water with a squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar before cooking.
• Shrimp — Ensure that the shrimp is properly cleaned and deveined before adding it to the dish.

Tips & Tricks

• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of green chili peppers or add a dash of chili flakes.
• For a heartier meal, you can add other vegetables such as green beans or spinach to the dish.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more fish sauce or black pepper.

Serving advice

Ginataang Puso ng Saging with Shrimp is best enjoyed hot and served with steamed rice. The creamy coconut broth pairs perfectly with the fluffy rice, allowing you to savor the flavors of the dish.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of this dish, garnish it with fresh cilantro leaves or thinly sliced red chili peppers. The vibrant colors will add visual appeal to the creamy white coconut broth.