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“A spicy coconut stew that balances creaminess, heat, and savory depth in every spoonful.”

Gising-gising

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Gising-gising, also known as ginataang sigarilyas, is a spicy Filipino vegetable stew or soup. It originates from the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Pampanga. The dish is traditionally made with chopped winged beans (sigarillas or sigarilyas), coconut milk, labuyo chilis, garlic, onions, and shrimp paste (bagoong alamang). The name literally means "wake up, wake up". Gising-gising can be eaten on its own, served over rice, or used as a side dish for grilled meat dishes. Gising‑gising is part of the broader category of Filipino dishes known as ginataan, which are cooked with coconut milk. It is known for its balance of creaminess, heat, and savory depth.

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Gising-gising wakes your palate with a spicy coconut stew built on winged beans, shrimp paste, and labuyo chilis—a dish whose name means exactly what it does. Born in Nueva Ecija and Pampanga, this ginataan balances creamy coconut milk with fierce heat and umami depth, hitting the table as a standalone bowl, a rice companion, or a foil to grilled meat's char.

Order it here when it has

  • creamy and spicy balance
  • savory depth
  • versatile serving

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