This is a popular bean dish in the Philippines and is one of our favorites here. But the dish in the picture is an Americanized version. That is, the ingredients I used here are not the original ingredients if it were cooked in the Philippines. My American husband accepts it and he even loves it. Continue reading “Ginisang Munggo (Mung Beans)”
Category Archives: Side dishes
Piniritong Lumpia
Fried Vegetable Lumpia Pinirito or Prito means fried. Like Pancit and Lugaw, there are varieties and kinds of Lumpia. Lumpia is very similar to Eggroll. The Filipinos also have Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Lumpia), which is comparable to Spring roll and the Malaysian Popiah. There is also a kind of Lumpia that is the most popularContinue reading “Piniritong Lumpia”
Labong (Bamboo Shoots)
With Ground Beef Bamboo shoots in Filipino is called “Labong”. They are available fresh at Asian markets but also available canned at regular grocery stores in the Asian section. If they are available fresh, they are kept in water, sliced or whole. It is quite bland with an earthy taste. You are actually eating aContinue reading “Labong (Bamboo Shoots)”
Adobong Kangkong (Water Spinach)
I sometimes make this when I have plenty of kangkong in the garden. If the kangkong came from the store, rinse very very well in running water. Commercial kangkong may be growing in stagnant water overseas and the kangkong are known to have parasites that can harm you. Cook them well and don’t eat themContinue reading “Adobong Kangkong (Water Spinach)”
Ginisang Green Beans With Shrimp
1 lb. fresh green beans slivered or French cut 2 TBS bacon or salt pork cut in small pieces 2 cloves garlic smashed and minced ½ medium onion minced 1 large Roma tomatoes diced in small pieces A few small shrimp, shelled 1 cup shrimp broth or 1 cube shrimp bouillon with 1 cup waterContinue reading “Ginisang Green Beans With Shrimp”
Ginisang Chayote (Sautéed Chayote Squash)
With Shrimp This dish is like any “Ginisa” like Ginisang Ampalaya. So, essentially the ingredients are very similar, except I used salt pork instead of bacon grease. 2 chayote squash, peeled and seeded, cut into thin pieces as in the picture. 1 med. Onion, sliced thin 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 med. Tomato diced (optional)Continue reading “Ginisang Chayote (Sautéed Chayote Squash)”
Ampalaya Sa Itlog (Bitter Melon with Eggs)
This is an authentic Filipino dish made with scrambled eggs and the Filipino triad (garlic, onions, tomatoes). What you will need: 1 small bitter melon 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, smashed then minced ½ of a medium onion, sliced thin 1 small tomato, diced 2 eggs, lightly beaten Salt, pepper 2 TBS oilContinue reading “Ampalaya Sa Itlog (Bitter Melon with Eggs)”
Fried Eggplants
The garden is at about the last of the season’s crop. I walked to see what I still have bearing and found some small eggplants still hanging. I had enough for supper so I fried them. They are only about 4 long, both regular, purple Japanese eggplants and white finger eggplants. Even though I madeContinue reading “Fried Eggplants”
Grilled Eggplants
Inihaw Na Talong Grilled eggplants or inihaw na talong is a very Filipino dish that is a favorite of many, usually eaten at lunch with a lot of rice on the side. Filipinos love this dipped in vinegar and garlic seasoned with a little salt, sometimes spiced with labuyo peppers and eaten with bagoong (shrimpContinue reading “Grilled Eggplants”
Tortang Talong (Eggplant Relleno)
2 – 4 Servings: Ingredients: 4 Japanese Eggplant (the smaller the better to fit in the skillet) 1/2 lb. ground beef or ground pork. 1 clove garlic minced or crushed 2 TBS minced onion 1 small tomato chopped Chopped bell pepper or any green pepper (optional) 3 eggs 1/2 TBS flour salt, pepper oil SautéContinue reading “Tortang Talong (Eggplant Relleno)”
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