Ginaton Kalabasa (Pumpkin in Coconut Milk)

Instructions

1. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into 4 to 5 cm pieces.
2. In a large saucepan, pour in the coconut milk and water, then bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add the pumpkin, sugar, salt and bay leaf, then let it simmer over medium-low heat.
4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the pumpkin is tender but still holds its shape.
5. If using the beans, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
6. Remove the bay leaf and serve warm, on its own or with rice.