I had my first taste of this ginamos during another gastronomically satisfying visit to Tatoy's Manukan and Seafoods along Villa Beach. It was part of the appetizer we had - on top of green mangoes. It really worked as an appetizer because it whet our taste buds with gusto. Since then, this green mango with ginamos has been a staple order at Tatoy's.
But during our last visit, we really had to take this ginamos home. Good thing they come in handy containers and sold at PhP 120 each. Maybe too expensive for a small container containing sauteed shrimps but come to think of it, you won't be using a lot every time, so it will go a long way.
With this delicious ginamos now within reach but safely "hidden" in the fridge, I decided to make my own bago-ong rice. Just some semi-ripe mangoes - with sweet and sour battling for your tastebuds. For the meat ball, I placed what's available then - luncheon meat, and mixed it all together with rice. So in now time this tasty mix of different flavours and texture disappeared right before my eyes - of course that's after me having my usual clicks and flashes.
Now let me think of another ginamos-based recipe ...