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Ginataang Papaya

How to Cook Ginataang Papaya

Manny
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Vegetable recipe
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk second extraction
  • 8 to 10 heads of garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup slivered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cup thick coconut cream first extraction
  • 1 medium green papaya slivered thinly
  • MSG optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

How to cook Ginataang Papaya:

  • In a pan heat cooking oil and saute garlic.
  • When garlic starts to turn brown, add the ginger and peppercorns and saute while pressing down to pulverize mixture. Saute the papaya in the pan.
  • Pour in second extraction of coconut milk, salt and MSG, Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until papaya turns transparent.
  • Add first extraction of coconut milk and simmer 5 minutes more. Correct seasoning.
  • May serve already at this point unless you want it of thicker consistency, in which case, let it simmer on low heat until of desired consistency.