''Sinantolan'', also known as ''ginataang santol'' or ''gulay na santol'', is a
Filipino
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dish made with grated
santol fruit rinds,
siling haba,
shrimp paste
Shrimp paste or prawn sauce is a fermented condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian and Southern Chinese cuisines. It is primarily made from finely crushed shrimp or krill mixed with salt, and then fermented for several weeks. They are ei ...
(''bagoong alamang''), onion, garlic, and
coconut cream
Coconut milk is an opaque, milky-white liquid extracted from the grated pulp of mature coconuts. The opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its high oil content, most of which is saturated fat. Coconut milk is a traditional food in ...
. Meat or seafood are also commonly added, and a spicy version adds
labuyo chilis. It originates from
Southern Luzon, particularly from the
Quezon
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,
Laguna, and
Bicol regions. It is a type of ''
ginataan
''Ginataan'' (pronounced: ), alternatively spelled ''guinataan'', is a Filipino term which refers to food cooked with ''gatâ'' (coconut milk). Literally translated, ''ginataan'' means "done with coconut milk". Due to the general nature of the ...
''.
Names
''Sinantolan'' (also ''sinantulan'' or ''santolan'') means "done with santol". It is also known as ''gulay na santol'' or ''gulayon na santol'' ("vegetable santol"), ''ginataang santol'' ("santol ''
ginataan
''Ginataan'' (pronounced: ), alternatively spelled ''guinataan'', is a Filipino term which refers to food cooked with ''gatâ'' (coconut milk). Literally translated, ''ginataan'' means "done with coconut milk". Due to the general nature of the ...
''"), and ''giniling na santol'' ("ground santol").
Description
''Sinantolan'' is made by first peeling the
santol fruit and removing the seeds. The rind is washed and minced or grated into very small pieces. The juices of the grated rind are squeezed out to minimize the sour flavor. Garlic and onion is then sautéed in a pan for a few minutes along with the optional meat (either ground or cubed) or seafood. The santol rind is then added and cooked for a few minutes before
coconut cream
Coconut milk is an opaque, milky-white liquid extracted from the grated pulp of mature coconuts. The opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its high oil content, most of which is saturated fat. Coconut milk is a traditional food in ...
(''kakang gata'') is poured into the pan and allowed to boil until cooked. It is spiced with ''
bagoong alamang'',
siling haba chilis, and salt and pepper to taste. For a spicier version, minced
labuyo chilis may also be added.
Popular Sinantolan Brands
Sinantol ni Etelya
See also
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Ginataang labong
''Ginataang labong'' or ''ginataang tambo'' is a Filipino vegetable stew made from bamboo shoots in coconut milk and spices with seafood or meat. It is the most common way of preparing bamboo shoots in Philippine cuisine. ''Ginataang ubod'' is ...
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Ginataang langka
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Laing
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Sinampalukan
''Sinampalukan'', also known as ''sinampalukang manók'' or tamarind chicken, is a Filipino chicken soup consisting of chicken cooked in a sour broth with tamarind, tamarind leaves, ginger, onion, garlic, and other vegetables.
Name
The term '' ...
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Sinigang
''Sinigang'' is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savory taste. It is most often associated with tamarind (Filipino: ''sampalok''), although it can use other sour fruits and leaves as the souring agent. It is one of the more ...
References
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