Nilasing na Hipon sa Gata

Ingredients:

1 tub of small shrimp (“Granadang” hipon in vernacular)

1 cup virgin coconut milk (kakang-gata)

1 small amplaya (bitter gourd) cut diagonally

salt and pepper

Directions:

·        In low heat, simmer the tub of shrimp in small amount of water until pinkish in color;

·        Add the virgin coconut milk;

·        Cover and let it simmer;

·        Add the amplaya and salt and pepper to taste;

·        Simmer until the coconut milk’s consistency thickens then turn off heat.

This dish is may also be served as an appetizer.