Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
This is one of my favorite dishes that is cooked by Manang V our cook. This is made of squash and in tagalog they call it kalabasa.
We cook this dish with coconut milk that is usually fresh but if in your area coconut is not available you can use a can called, gata.
There are different ways to cook this dish you can use shrimp, crab, fish or pork belly anything is possible there are no restrictions.
Optional vegetables added in this recipe are eggplant, string beans, malunggay leaves, ampalaya (bitter melon), ginger and hot pepper
You can also add shrimp paste bagoon alamang.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kilo - Kalabasa or Squash (spoon out seeds, peel and cut into 1 inch)
- 1/4 Kilo - choice of shrimp, fish or pork belly
- 10 Pieces - String Beans
- 1 Cup - Malunggay leaves (Optional)
- 1 Large Ampalaya (cut in diagonal Slices)
- 2 Eggplant (sliced diagonally)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
- 5 Pieces - Okra (cut top and bottom)
- 2 - Finger Green Chilies (Optional)
- 2 - Cups Coconut Milk or Gata
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- Optional - Shrimp Paste Bagoon Alamang
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1:
In a pot add cooking oil by placing garlic and onion until garlic is brown.
Add the choice of meat
Add coconut milk or gata
Cook for 25 minutes
Step 2:
Add kalabasa/squash
Add optional vegetables
Add seasoning black pepper and salt to the dish
Cook until kalabasa / squash is tender.
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