Filipino

Vegetarian

Appetizer

Snack

Dinner

Frying

No-cook

TOFU SISIG is a vegetarian version of the popular SISIG or Pork Sisig. Traditionally, Sisig is made with chopped pork’s face, ear, jowls, and sometimes belly that’s been softened and grilled, tossed in spices, chilis, and calamansi or lemon juice.

In Tofu Sisig, extra-firm tofu is sliced into cubes, deep fried until golden brown and crispy then tossed in a sauce made with mayonnaise, onions, liquid seasoning or soy sauce, bell peppers, red chili peppers fr spice, calamansi, sugar and salt and black pepper to taste and often eaten as an appetizer, snack or “pulutan” in Filipino bars and restaurants. You can also eat it with rice, of course. It’s savory, tangy, a little creamy, so delicious and satisfying!

TOFU SISIG

Lunch

Sautéing

Stir-fry

Braising & Stewing

I absolutely hated Ampalaya (Bittermelon) when I was a little kid in the Philippines. My mom made me eat it because it’s very nutritious but taste bitter and made gag. 🤣 But now I really love it! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I can’t remember when I started liking it but I do now. WHO CAN RELATE?

AMPALAYA CON CARNE

Chinese

Filipino CHOP SUEY is underrated!!! Am I right? Welcome back to my new series UNDERRATED FILIPINO FOOD, where I’ll show you how to make unpopular yet amazing Filipino food. 

Dish no.2 is CHOP SUEY, a Chinese-inspired dish consisting of a variety of vegetables and some protein like chicken and shrimp. Very simple to cook, healthy, and delicious!

FILIPINO CHOP SUEY

, and pork or shrimp. Hated it as a kid because my mom forced me eat vegetables, but now I absolutely love it, especially the slightly pungent aroma!

PINAKBET

Air fryer

LUMPIANG GULAY or Filipino Bean Sprouts Spring Rolls is just as good and satisfying as meat Lumpia or Lumpiang Shanghai. Typically sold as a street food in the Philippines but can also be served on special occasions as an appetizer. Best enjoyed with spiced vinegar for dipping. 

LUMPIANG GULAY

Here’s a variation of Lumpia or Filipino Spring Rolls you might not know about. DYNAMITE LUMPIA is a popular street food in the Philippines. Traditionally made with long green chilis (“siling haba”) and stuffed with cheese and ground pork, wrapped in lumpia or spring roll wrapper, then deep fried. My version has large jalapenos, cream cheese, and mozarella cheese.

DYNAMITE LUMPIA

GINISANG MUNGGO with PORK or Filipino Sautéed Mung Beans with Pork is a staple dish in Filipino households because it’s affordable, healthy and easy to make. It’s also one of my comfort foods. I remember getting excited whenever my mom made it when I was a little kid. She sometimes garnished it with pork rinds. So good!

GINISANG MUNGGO with PORK (Sauteed Mung Beans)

Vegan

Gluten-Free

Dessert

The smell of toasted Munggo (Mung Beans) instantly brings me back to my childhood in the Philippines. My “Manang” (my mom’s older cousin) used to make this as a merienda (snack) after school. It’s nutty, a little sweet, so comforting and delicious! Eat it warm, cold, or room temperature.

GINATAANG MUNGGO

Dairy-Free

Make this Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (Filipino Calabaza or Winter Squash and Green Beans in Coconut Milk) if you wanna take a break from eating meat. It’s savory, creamy and naturally sweet and soo delicious over steamed white rice.

GINATAANG KALABASA

TORTANG TALONG or Filipino Eggplant Omelette. A popular breakfast and lunch dish in the Phillipines and one of my favorite comfort foods. This is my basic Tortang Talong recipe.

Breakfast

BBQ & Grilling

TORTANG TALONG or Filipino Eggplant Omelette. A popular breakfast and lunch dish in the Phillipines and one of my favorite comfort foods.

TORTANG TALONG

Side

Pickling & Preserving

Filipino Cucumber Salad or ENSALADANG PIPINO is the perfect side dish for grilled or fried foods. It has sliced cucumbers and red onions in a peppery, sweet, and tangy vinaigrette. It comes together in minutes!

ENSALADANG PIPINO (Filipino Cucumber Salad)

In case you didn’t know, VEGGIE BALLS is one of the best selling street food in the Philippines. These crispy, fried, and spongy balls are made with flour, baking powder and veggies like carrots, kalabasa (kabocha squash) and celery. Best eaten hot dipped in either spiced vinegar or “Manong” sweet sauce. It’s the most delicious way to eat your veggies. 😋

Back home, the street food vendors made it with fewer veggies and more flour, but I made sure to pack in tons of veggies.

VEGGIE BALLS

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large handfuls

large handful

servings

serving

pieces

piece

chopstick-fuls

chopstick-ful

20-oz cans

20-oz can

cubes

cube

28-oz cans

28-oz can

pints

pint

bars

handfuls

handful

ears

tins

cobs

sheets

sheet

to taste

sprinkles

sprinkle

leaves

leaf

cups

dollops

dollop

bags

pouches

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large bunches

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block

lemons

lemon

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bulbs

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bowl

15-oz cans

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cloves

clove

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discs

disc

squeezes

squeeze

packages

package

a few

large sheets

large sheet

12-oz cans

12-oz can

knobs

knob

sprigs

sprig

pinches

pinch