Ginataang Rimas

Ginataang rimas is a dish of breadfruit(rimas) cooked in coconut milk(gata). Several variations of ginataang can be found throughout the Philippines. Spicy ginataang, as is found in this recipe, is especially popular in the Bicol region of the Philippines.

Turmeric can be optionally added as well as greens, such as chili leaves or moringa leaves(malunggay).

Ginataang is good served with rice. Spiced vinegar can also pair well with this dish.

ginataang rimas

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 shallot, chopped
  • 2 cup coconut milk(gata)
  • 4 – 12 haba chili(siling haba) and/or bird eye chili, thinly sliced
  • ½ breadfruit(rimas), roasted and peeled and chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric(luyang dilaw) (optional)

Directions

  • sauté garlic, shallot, a little coconut milk
  • add chili, breadfruit, coconut milk, salt, pepper, turmeric
  • simmer until thickened
  • serve