Ginataan Labong
Basic Ingredients:
- 250 grams bamboo shoots(labong),sliced
- 50 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced thinkly
- salt and pepper to taste
Tips in cooking of Ginataang Labong:
- 3 pieces green chili(siling haba), chopped(optional)
- 1 bundle chili leaves or jute leaves(saluyot)(optional)
- 1 small can tomato sardines(optional)
Cooking Methods:
Part 1
- In a pot, pour water and add bamboo shoots, uncover and bring to boil for 20-30 minutes or until soften. Drain and set aside.
Part 2
- In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger.
- Pour coconut milk and bring to boil over low heat. Stir constantly.
- Add cooked bamboo shoots, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped chili and vegetables.
- Simmer for another minute or until thicken, turn off the heat. Serve hot.