Thank you to Sekaya Philippines for sponsoring this post! Tortang talong or eggplant omelet is a Filipino dish usually served as a home-cooked fare with rice and banana ketchup. Very rarely do I see this dish at restaurants. Maybe people think it’s too simple to be at dining establishments. When I was a kid, my…
Dried Goods Challenge: Oatscaldo Porridge
By the end of April, my husband Chris and I packed our bags to move to the Philippines. During this time, the pandemic, especially in Manila, was still fragile, with many lives and livelihoods affected by both the virus and the lockdown. But to continue with our unfinished business in Manila, we cautiously proceeded and…
Vegan Ginataang Munggo Guisado Recipe
My friends and I shot this episode months ago in the Philippines and I had almost forgotten about it. Both the journey back to the states and the community quarantine preoccupied my mind. While finding a better way of easing into my new normal, I find myself spending more time in the kitchen and sharing…
Vegan Dinuguan, Updated and improved recipe (with video)
Dinuguan is a blood stew that may seem unappetizing but reveals to be surprisingly tasty and flavorful. It was one of the dishes that I missed when I became vegan. Back then, I would get slightly offended when someone would say they don’t like Dinuguan because it’s gross. Of course, now that I’m vegan and…
Vegan Mechado Stew Recipe (Filipino Meat-and-Potato Stew)
Meat stews in Filipino food come in many forms. My favorite is Mechado. It’s a meat-and-potato stew with an incredibly creamy sauce and savory ingredients. Just like most Filipino food especially when it’s saucy, Mechado goes well with a side of rice. I have written a recipe for vegan Mechado before, but over time I…
How to Make Maja Blanca Pudding with Latik Topping
If you grew up in the US, yellow corn might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sweet desserts. But if you grew up in Asia including the Philippines, you’ve probably had yellow corn in your icy drinks, sweet pudding, ice cream, and pastries. If you come to think…
Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk, Ginataang Langka
Coconut milk dishes in Filipino cuisine are usually either sweet or savory. Interestingly, both versions are named the same way. The first word is usually “Ginataang ” which means “in coconut milk,” and the second word is the main ingredient. For example, “Ginataang Langka” is “Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk” and it’s savory but “Ginataang…
Vegan Nilaga Soup
If I have to name a dish I’ve cooked the most, it would be a Filipino soup called Nilaga. Often times I want a dish I can cook fast with ingredients I already have in hand like celery, carrots, cabbage, and squash. When I’m feeling generous, I add quinoa too. And once I bring the…
Vegan Kaldereta
Kaldereta is a spicy Filipino stew with meat and potatoes cooked in tomato sauce, liver spread, cheese, and chili pepper. Usually, it has beef, pork, or chicken but the most popular version has goat meat. For the most part, Filipinos love this dish for its tender meat and spicy sauce. And more often than not,…
Vegan Arroz ala Cubana Recipe
If you’re looking for healthier meals this New Year without sacrificing flavor and ease of cooking, this recipe is for you. I’m ringing in 2018 with new recipes starting with a simple yet satisfying dish called “Arroz ala Cubana”. It’s a Filipino dish with a Spanish influence hence the name. It’s made of ground beef…
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