Squash in Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 head garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of ginger root, crushed and minced
• 2 pieces long chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons of shrimp paste
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 3 pieces tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 kilo shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons of cooking or olive oil
• 1 kilo squash, cut into cubes (1"x1")
• 1 cups coconut cream 2 tablespoons of fish sauce

Procedure:

1. On a big pan, heat oil. Stir fry garlic, onions until light brown then add ginger, cook until onions become translucent.
2. Add the tomatoes, squash, chicken stock, shrimp paste and the coconut milk. Let boil then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the squash becomes tender.
3. Add the coconut cream, long chilli peppers and the shrimps. Bring again to a boil and simmer for a few more minutes.
4. Serve hot with plain rice.