Ginataang Kalabasa ala Cathz (Squash Cooked in Coconut Milk)

Cathz is not always in the mood for cooking. Hahaha! I'm like paparazzi sometimes, watching her every move. One day, I caught her cooking this so I grabbed my cellphone and took a picture of this yummy-looking thing. :P

INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo squash, cut into cubes (1"x1")

1 bundle of string beans

2 medium-sized eggplants (cut into small pieces)

3 pieces tomatoes, diced

2 onions, chopped

1 head garlic, minced

2 tablespoons of ginger root, crushed and minced

4 tablespoons of cooking oil

2 pieces long chili peppers

2 tablespoons of shrimp paste (bagoong)

2 cups coconut milk

1 cups coconut cream (kakang gata)

2 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons of fish sauce (patis)

COOKING PROCEDURE:

On a big pan, heat oil. Sauté garlic, onions until light brown then add ginger, cook until onions become translucent. Add the tomatoes, squash, string beans, eggplants, chicken stock, shrimp paste and the coconut milk. Let boil then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the squash becomes tender. Add the coconut cream, and long chili peppers. Bring again to a boil and simmer for a few more minutes. Serve hot with plain rice.

(for Cathz' review)