Ginataang Langka

Ginataang Langka
CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr
 2 tbsp Oil
 1 Inch Ginger, Finely Chopped
 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
 750 g Baby Jackfruit (Unripe Jackfruit), Cut into small pieces
 1.5 Cup Water
  tsp Ground Pepper
 Salt, To Taste
 1 cup Coconut Cream
 2 Green Chillies, Sliced (optional)
 Spinach or Kangkong Leaves (optional)
 1 cup Shrimp, Peeled and deveined (optional)
 1 cup Cubed Pork Belly (optional)
1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté ginger, onions, and garlic until fragrant.

2

If using pork belly, add the cubes and cook until slightly browned; if using shrimp, add them now and cook until they turn pink.

3

Add the sliced jackfruit, combine, and mix well.

4

Add water and mix well. Cover and cook until the jackfruit is almost tender, stirring occasionally.

5

Season with ground pepper and salt according to your taste.

6

Pour in the coconut cream and mix to completely coat the jackfruit.

7

Bring to a simmer and let it cook until the sauce thickens.

8

If using chillies for heat, add them at this stage.

9

If using spinach or kangkong leaves, add them in and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.

10

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Ginataang Langka

Ingredients

 2 tbsp Oil
 1 Inch Ginger, Finely Chopped
 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
 750 g Baby Jackfruit (Unripe Jackfruit), Cut into small pieces
 1.5 Cup Water
  tsp Ground Pepper
 Salt, To Taste
 1 cup Coconut Cream
 2 Green Chillies, Sliced (optional)
 Spinach or Kangkong Leaves (optional)
 1 cup Shrimp, Peeled and deveined (optional)
 1 cup Cubed Pork Belly (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté ginger, onions, and garlic until fragrant.

2

If using pork belly, add the cubes and cook until slightly browned; if using shrimp, add them now and cook until they turn pink.

3

Add the sliced jackfruit, combine, and mix well.

4

Add water and mix well. Cover and cook until the jackfruit is almost tender, stirring occasionally.

5

Season with ground pepper and salt according to your taste.

6

Pour in the coconut cream and mix to completely coat the jackfruit.

7

Bring to a simmer and let it cook until the sauce thickens.

8

If using chillies for heat, add them at this stage.

9

If using spinach or kangkong leaves, add them in and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.

10

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Ginataang Langka
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