Adobong Sugpo Sa Gata

Ingredients

• 500 grams. shrimp, with shell and head (cleaned)
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4  pieces dried bay leaves
• 3 cup coconut cream
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon white or cane vinegar
• ¼  cup water
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions:

1.  Heat the oil in a pan.
2.  Add the garlic and whole peppercorn once the oil becomes hot. Cook until the garlic turns medium brown.
3.  Put-in the Shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes or until the color of the shrimp turns orangey.
4.  Pour-in the soy sauce and water. Stir and let boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
5.  Add the dried bay leaves and vinegar. Cover. Let boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6.  Pour-in the coconut cream. Let boil and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add salt to taste.
7.  Remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange in a serving bowl.
8.  Meanwhile continue to cook the sauce until it becomes thick. Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the serving bowl.
9.  Serve. Share and enjoy!