I’m introducing a new segment. Every Friday, I’ll introduce top lists of vegan finds called #FridayFunList. This week, I’ll start with the vegan dishes I’ve found and enjoyed at non-vegan establishments during my trip to the Philippines last May. The list is not based on any ranking. MAX’S RESTAURANT, GREENBELT MALL 5, MAKATI CITY Max’s…
Tempeh Adobo with Kang-kong
Adobo is undeniably one of the most popular Filipino dishes out there. It’s a Filipino dish recognized for its seasonings such as vinegar, black pepper, and garlic. For my version, I’m incorporating a new vegan favorite: tempeh. Tempeh is a soybean cake with a mild nutty flavor. I used to think that tempeh tasted nasty, but I…
Vegan Isaw
When I heard that the joint party for my mom and my niece’s birthday will be held at a park, I decided to make my grilled vegan Isaw. Isaw (pronounced “ee-sao”) is a popular Filipino street food. Sometimes it’s made of pig parts, sometimes of chicken parts. It is marinated in simple ingredients then grilled….
Where to Eat Vegan: Wabi-Sabi, Philippines
I would love to introduce to you an all veg-ramen house in the Philippines called Wabi-Sabi, Vegetarian Restaurant and Grocery Store. Wabi-Sabi is located at “The Collective“, a warehouse-turned-hip commercial area in Makati City, where superniche, superlocal, superartisanal stores and galleries reign supreme. It’s where you’ll find stores celebrating alternative lifestyles-including the vegan lifestyle. Inside…
Pastel Recipe
Pastel is a creamy Filipino dish made of vegetables, milk, and chicken. It’s pronounced “Pahs-tell” with the emphasis on the second syllable “tel”. In Spanish, it means “cake”. You’ll find Pastel usually served at special gatherings and parties most likely because people find it intricate to make. The vegan version though cuts down the labor…
Citrus Bloghop: Kalamansi Coconut Risotto
A fusion between Italian and Filipino, Kalamansi Coconut Risotto is a creamy rice dish I like to refer as “the ultimate comfort food”. It calls for simple cooking steps yet results in complex flavors that gradually reveal in every bite. Risotto is traditionally Italian but the ingredients, kalamansi citrus and coconut make it Filipino. I’m glad I…
Vegan Tinola
The clock is ticking. My friend has asked me for a Vegan Tinola recipe because she’s cooking it for her Christmas Eve party, or as we Filipinos call, Noche Buena. And because Noche Buena is only a couple of days away, I have to cut to the chase and publish this post already. So here you go, I…
Sarciado Recipe
My sister’s neighbor recently harvested tons of tomatoes from her backyard. They were big, juicy, organic Campari tomatoes. The neighbor was feeling generous so she gave two full bags to my sister. But my sister didn’t seem to know what to do with them, so she gave the other half to me. And just like…