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Oil your hands and knife when slicing raw jackfruit (langka) to prevent the sticky sap from sticking.

Ginataang Langka with Smoked Fish

Ginataang Langka with Smoked Fish

Albay, Luzon

Unripe jackfruit cooked in creamy coconut milk with flaked smoked fish (tinapa), ginger, and chili peppers. A comforting vegetable dish from the Bicol region.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Total: 55 min Easy Serves 4

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger in a pan until aromatic.
  2. Add the flaked smoked fish and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the pre-boiled green jackfruit cubes. Reduce heat and simmer until the coconut milk reduces and thickens.
  5. Add bird's eye chilies for extra spice. Season with salt or fish sauce to taste.
  6. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

Oil your hands and knife when slicing raw jackfruit (langka) to prevent the sticky sap from sticking.
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Maria Santos

Traditional Filipino & Kapampangan Cuisine

Maria Santos is a valued contributor to the UlamDaily editorial team. Based in Pampanga, she shares recipes inspired by Kapampangan and traditional Filipino comfort food — dishes she learned through years of home cooking and family tradition.

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