Name: Sipo Egg with Shrimp and Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 pound medium shrimps, peeled and deveined; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 large singkamas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed; 1 cup water or chicken broth; 8 ounces all-purpose cream; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Sipo Egg with shrimp and ham is the perfect party dish. It’s easy to make and so creamy and tasty. A sure crowd-pleaser!

Sipo Egg with Shrimp and Ham in a skillet — Sipo Egg with Shrimp and Ham

Table Of Contents

1 Ingredient notes
2 Cooking tips
3 How to serve and store
4 More vegetable recipes
5 Sipo Egg with Shrimp and Ham

I haven’t featured my mom’s recipes in a while, and since we’re less than two weeks away from Christmas, I thought I’ll share with you one of the special dishes she always cooked for the holidays when I was growing up.

This sipo egg brings many fond childhood memories, mostly her methodically prepping the fresh veggies early Christmas day while my brothers and I snacked on the icy cold buko salad she made the night before. Happy times indeed. 🙂

peeled quail eggs, cubed ham, peeled shrimp, diced carrots, singkamas, green peas, chopped onions, and minced garlic

Sipo egg is a delicious Kapampangan specialty made with green peas, carrots, singkamas, and quail eggs smothered in a rich, creamy sauce. I already have a simple vegetarian version in our recipe archive, but we’re making it special today with shrimp and ham.

I hope you include it in your Noche Buena festivities. Not only is this creamy vegetable dish a tasty and budget-friendly addition to any celebration, but it’s also effortless to make and can be doubled (or tripled) for a large crowd.

Following the simple tips below, you’ll have this sipo egg with shrimp and cubed ham ready to enjoy in no time! It’s a delightful medley of texture and flavor guaranteed to please the guests!

Ingredient notes

Vegetables– I like to use carrots, singkamas, and green peas, but celery, potatoes, or cut corn are also good options to add.
Quail eggs– skip the boiling and peeling and use canned quail eggs. They are available at most Asian supermarkets or can be ordered online and are relatively inexpensive. Just drain from the packing liquid, and they’re good to use in your favorite recipes.
Fresh is best– for best results, do NOT use frozen carrots as they don’t hold up as well as fresh. On the same note, use frozen and NOT canned green peas as the latter is too salty and not very appetizing.

pouring cream on sauteed shrimp and mixed veggies

Cooking tips

Cut the vegetables in small and uniform size for fast and even cooking.
Do not allow the sauce to come to a rolling boil lest the cream curdles and separates.
If you prefer a looser consistency, omit the cornstarch slurry.
For extra crunch, sprinkle the dish with toasted cashews before serving.

Sipo Egg with Shrimp and Ham in a white bowl

How to serve and store

Sipo egg is simple to make for everyday family dinners yet fancy enough for company. It’s the perfect banquet dish for fiestas, holidays, and other special occasions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place in a saucepan and heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Add more water or cream to loosen consistency and adjust seasonings if needed.

More vegetable recipes

Ginisang Sayote with Chicken is easy to make and budget-friendly, too. Flavored with tomatoes and oyster sauce, this vegetable dish is delicious as it is nutritious. Perfect with hot steamed rice paired with fried or grilled fish!

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