Some of the best recipes come from the most ordinary places, and Chef Tatung’s Repolyo con Hipon is one of them. A ginisang gulay that traces back to childhood, to vegetables that were just there, eaten without ceremony and remembered anyway.
Cabbage and shrimp don’t sound like much on paper, but this is the kind of dish that earns its place at the table every time.
The vegetables are simple, the method is straightforward, and MAGGI Magic Sarap does what it’s always done in Filipino home kitchens: bringing that familiar, rounded depth that makes honest food taste even more like itself.
INGREDIENTS
Set A. Aromatics
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tomato
Set B. Vegetables
- 2 pc cabbage core, sliced
- 1 small carrot, sliced
- 30g shrimp head
- 50-80g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 whole cabbage, sliced
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ shrimp juice
- 2 tsp MAGGI Magic Sarap
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Set C. Garnish
- Sesame oil (optional)
- Chili garlic (optional)
PROCEDURE
A. Saute
Heat the pan, add oil and saute onion, garlic and tomato for 1-2 minutes or until the tomatoes become soft.
B. Cook the Shrimp and Veggies
Add the cabbage core and carrot mix and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Mash and pound the shrimp head and set aside. Add shrimp, cabbage, shrimp juice, maggi magic sarap and pepper. Toss and mix well for 3-4 minutes.
C. Finish
Drizzle with sesame oil, plate and serve with rice and chili garlic.
Why is this recipe a good choice?
This dish highlights a ginisang gulay recipe inspired by Chef Tatung’s childhood. It reflects the simple and comforting flavors of the vegetables they grew up eating, bringing a sense of nostalgia while showing how this familiar home-cooked dish can still be enjoyed today.
Simpol Cooking Notes:
- The ingredients for this dish may be adjusted accordingly depending on the availability of the ingredients.
- Including the cabbage core can provide additional texture and minimize food waste.
- Mash and pound the shrimp heads with water to maximize flavor extraction, which helps enhance the depth and richness of the dish.
- Finishing the dish with sesame seeds enhances its flavor and aroma, creating a more refined and flavorful result even with Simpol and few ingredients.
Repolyo con Hipon is a reminder that good food doesn’t have to reach for anything. A little MAGGI Magic Sarap, whatever vegetables you have on hand, and you’re already most of the way there.
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