Compared to the Italian, Mediterranean, and other versions, Filipino Macaroni Salad is the sweeter and heartier counterpart. If it’s up to me, I would eat a whole bowl as entree and dessert (and I have). There’s something irresistible in the creamy elbow macaroni, sweet and tender pineapple, and savory touch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. But…
Vegan Filipino Chicharon, Two Ways
Vegan Filipino Chicharon is a fun little snack that has dried shiitake mushrooms coated in rice flour and sweet rice flour then deep-fried. Another way to make it is by deep-frying dried yuba skin. You could serve vegan Filipino Chicharon as a snack, appetizer, or party food. For best results, I suggest serving them with spicy vinegar…
Vegan Bibingka Espesyal Recipe + Giveaway
In case you couldn’t tell from the video I’m about to show you, I was what millenials call, “fangirling”. Yesterday, I was able to talk and cook vegan Filipino food with my idol, vegan pioneer, Miyoko Schinner at Miyoko’s Kitchen. For me, it was like baking with the vegan Julia Childs – live! Together, we baked a special…
Vegan Calamari (Astig 2.0)
I thought vegan Calamari would be perfect to eat at a game night – the NBA Finals Game 7 to be exact. I was ready with my ingredients and ready to make vegan Calamari for my family. But time flew by especially because the game was on the same day as Father’s Day and we took our dad…
Vegetable Lumpiang Shanghai
Vegetable Lumpia vs Lumpiang Shanghai In Philippine cuisine, there are two kinds of fried lumpia: Vegetable Lumpia and Shanghai. To tell which one is which, you can see the differences in their size, filling, and dipping sauce. As far as size, the Shanghai rolls are usually small bites whereas Vegetable Lumpia rolls are big and thick. For…
Easy Vegan Bibingka Bites Dipped in Chocolate
When you don’t have much time but want something homemade, creative, sweet, and vegan Filipino, the Astig Vegan Bibingka Mix could come in handy. All you need to do is combine the Bibingka mix with coconut milk and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Dip the bibingka in…
Vegan Chicharon
Chicharon is a well-loved Filipino snack made of fried pork rinds (similar to the Mexican chicharron). It’s usually enjoyed as food paired with beer known as “pulutan“. Filipinos love to dip chicharon in condiments such as spiced vinegar. It’s also a popular topping on Filipino noodle dishes. Vegan chicharon is great if you’re an omnivore trying to…
Pili Nut Cheese Recipe + International Giveaway
Most of us have heard of vegan cheese made of cashews, almonds, coconut, even macadamia. These days, it’s no longer a surprise that vegan cheese exists, or good vegan cheese exists. I remember during my early vegan years, I would avoid eating vegan cheese because I thought it tasted bland and rubbery. Now, thanks to companies…
Vegan Calamari Lettuce Wraps
If I have to name a favorite vegan ingredient that I love to cook with, I would have to go with mushrooms. For those who are new to the vegan lifestyle, you’d be amazed by how versatile mushrooms could be. And for the vegan OGs, you know what I’m talking about! Mushrooms can veganize dishes that would…
Vegan “Jollibee” Peach Mango Pie
You’ve been warned, this recipe is “sinful”. Peach Mango Pie was something I used to love and would usually get at a Filipino restaurant called Jollibee (the McDonald’s of the Philippines). The filling had ripe yellow mangoes and ripe yellow peaches, and their sweetness and texture go so well together. The crust was crunchy and very comforting. Jollibee‘s Peach Mango Pie…