Ginataang Santol (Sinantolan) Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces santol (peeled and seeds removed)
• 1/4 lb. ground pork
• 3 cups coconut cream
• 2 pieces long green pepper (siling pansigang sliced crosswise)
• 5 pieces Thai chili or siling labuyo
• 3 tablespoons shrimp paste
• 1 medium red onion (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince (cut into very small pieces) the santol using a food processor. Note: you can also do it manually, if preferred.

2. 2

   Place the minced santol in the middle of a cheese cloth. Secure the santol inside the cloth and then wring until all the liquid comes out. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan. Saute garlic and onion.

4. 4

   Once the onion starts to get translucent, add the ground pork. Continue to cook until the pork turns light brown.

5. 5

   Add the minced santol. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour coconut milk into the pan. Let boil. Stir and cover the pan. Continue to cook in medium heat until the liquid reduces to half.

7. 7

   Add shrimp paste, siling pansigang, ang Thai chili. Stir. Continue to cook until the liquid completely evaporates.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

9. 9

   Share and enjoy!