Every week, I’m exploring vegan finds at the Asian grocery store. Depending on what I’m looking for, I would go to the one that has the best value (luckily I have three to four choices in my neighborhood). If I’m not home, chances are you’ll find me at an Asian grocery store with a tote bag on…
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Ask Astig Vegan 1
In 2015, Astig Vegan has received wonderful feedback and questions about vegan Filipino food and vegan lifestyle in general. Below are recent questions sent via the contact link, email, and social media. I’d like to share with you what I’ve answered to them, in case you have the same question or in case you have…
3 Last Minute Halloween Recipes, Vegan Filipino
Originally, I wasn’t going to post anything about Halloween. After all, the Filipino tradition of Halloween is a religious event where Filipinos flock to the cemeteries to pray for their deceased loved ones. No costume parties, no Halloween feasts, no trick or treating. Times have changed and I would hear about some of my nephews…
Vegan Lechon Paksiw Recipe
Lechon Paksiw is a sweet and tangy Filipino dish made from leftover lechon or roasted pig. Usually, Filipinos serve roasted pig at parties and big gatherings. As popular lechon is to a lot of Filipinos, the host somehow still ends up with leftovers, and that’s when the host will make Lechon Paksiw. Paksiw is a process that means “cooked…
ASTIG VEGAN RECIPES
Here’s a collection of my recipes. Some are old, some are recent. All of them made with a lot of love. Upon creating this list, I realize just how long Astig Vegan has been around! It’s been quite a journey. I’ve grown and improved so much thanks to you. And I still keep on improving….
Astig Vegan featured on a TV show
I’m still pinching myself. Astig Vegan has made it on television! Last Thursday I was on the television cable station, The Filipino Channel, to feature my vegan Filipino dishes. The show is called “Adobo Nation“, a magazine television show that features food, entertainment, fashion, and other hot topics in the Filipino American community. The…
Astig Vegan on YouTube
Here’s my collection of video recipes: VEGAN PINAKBET STEW: Here’s an easy, hearty stew called Pinakbet where traditionally the star of the dish are the vegetables. The traditional version does have a little bit pork but I easily replaced it with tempeh. If you bought my vegan bagoong, feel free to use it…
Ready in 15 minutes: Mushroom Pusit
Ever since I discovered the versatility of mushroom in cooking, I have been using them as alternative to squid, clams, oysters, pork fat, even pork intestines (sadly pig insides are a common Filipino ingredient). Now, there’s no way going back to cruel ways when I could have the same flavor and texture from using mushroom. When…
Vegan Bistek Recipe
Bistek is a savory Filipino dish usually with beef, soy sauce, citrus, pepper, and onion. I veganized it by using portobello mushrooms, tofu, and potatoes. Bistek is similar to Filipino Adobo, except Bistek has fewer seasoning. No fuss, just a simple, satisfying dish for any time of day. My version has no meat and no animal…