There is always a soft spot reserved for the flavors of home—an invitation to taste the past and embark on a deeply personal culinary adventure. To deliver on that promise, this classic Ilonggo dish serves as a masterclass in comfort. Specifically, Ginat-an nga Tambo captures the essence of Filipino comfort food through its rich coconut milk base, crisp bamboo shoots, and vibrant corn.
At the heart of the dish, the bamboo shoots—which cooks meticulously pick, clean, and slice—lend a fresh taste and satisfying crunch. Ultimately, tasting it pulls you back to rainy afternoons and the warmth of a kitchen that smelled of safety—of home.
Therefore, whether you recreate it to relive your childhood or discover its magic for the very first time, MAGGI Magic Sarap makes bringing Ginat-an nga Tambo to life even more possible.
INGREDIENTS
Set A: Sauteing
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 red onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, julliened
- 200-300g bamboo shoots
Set B: Simmering
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ water
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 cup sweet corn kernel
- 2 green chilies
- 200g shrimp
- 1 sachet maggi magic sarap
- 1 bunch saluyot (jute leaves)
PROCEDURE
A. Sauteing
Heat the pot on medium heat, add oil and saute onion, garlic and ginger until aroma comes out. Add the bamboo shoots and mix for 2-3 minutes.
B. Simmering
Gently add the coconut milk, water, and season with fish sauce and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add corn kernel, green chilies, shrimp and MAGGI Magic Sarap. And lastly and the saluyot, and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Simpol Cooking Notes:
- Sauteing the bamboo shoots before simmering helps soften them more quickly while enhancing their natural flavor.
- Fresh bamboo shoots are commonly boiled before cooking to remove their natural strong aroma, resulting in a clear, milder taste.
- Adding corn provides a natural sweetness that balances the richness of the coconut milk.
- Adding the shrimp during the final stage of cooking to prevent overcooking. Shrimp cooks quickly, and adding it at the end helps maintain its tender texture, juiciness, and natural sweetness.
- If saluyot is unavailable, chili leaves or malunggay leaves can be used as suitable alternatives, as they also complement the creamy texture and flavor of the dish.
They say home is where the heart is, but in reality, it’s usually in the kitchen. Even a hundred miles away from home, you can easily cook up a taste of nostalgia. Try this Simpol dish made richer, tastier, and all the more comforting with MAGGI Magic Sarap.
Check out the full recipe video here.
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