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Dessert Ideas Cooking Time : 40 Recipe Servings : 4–6 Recipe Dificult : easy Flavour : Creamy — Creamy, savory, mildly sweet, rich, coconutty, and aromatic with tender young jackfruit and a silky coconut milk sauce. 0.00

Authentic Ginataang Langka Recipe | Filipino Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk

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Ginataang Langka is a traditional Filipino dish made with tender young jackfruit simmered in rich coconut milk, garlic, onions, and aromatic seasonings. Popular throughout the Philippines, this creamy and flavorful recipe is often prepared with shrimp, dried fish, or pork, though it can also be enjoyed as a delicious vegetarian meal. The young jackfruit absorbs the rich coconut sauce beautifully, creating a comforting dish that's perfect with steamed rice. Simple to prepare and packed with authentic Filipino flavors, Ginataang Langka is a beloved comfort food for lunch or dinner.

Cooking Method

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly pink (if using).
Stir in the young jackfruit and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the fish sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the coconut cream and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with sliced red chili and spring onions.
Serve hot with steamed rice.