Updated April 28, 2026
Ginataang Kalabasa
Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw refers to calabaza squash and string beans cooked in coconut milk. It is creamy and it brings a delightful twist to the fresh and bright flavors of the vegetables we already know and love.
Watch it cooked
Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw refers to calabaza squash and string beans cooked in coconut milk. It is creamy and it brings a delightful twist to the fresh and bright flavors of the vegetables we already know and love.
Method
- 1.Sauté the the aromatics (onion and garlic)
- 2.Add the meat (and shrimps). This is optional if you want this to be vegetarian
- 3.Add the squash and cook for 2 minutes
- 4.Add the shrimp paste and cook for 2 minutes
- 5.Add the coconut milk and cook to reduce to desired thickness and/or until the squash is cooked