Ginataang Papaya

== Description ==
Ginataan is a term used for anything cooked in coconut milk. Try this one yummy vegetarian dish.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* 1 cup thick coconut cream (first extraction)
* 1 cup thick coconut milk (second extraction)
* 8 – 10 cloves of garlic, minced
* salt to taste
* ½ cup slivered ginger 
* MSG (optional)
* 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 
* 1 medium green papaya, slivered thinly
== Directions ==
# 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. 
Category:Filipino Vegetarian
Category:Coconut cream Recipes
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
Category:Green papaya Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes