Filipino Vegetable Recipes
The Pinoy cuisine is a delightful fusion of flavors and ingredients, with vegetable dishes playing a vital role in the everyday meals of Filipino households. Rooted in a tradition of utilizing locally sourced produce, Filipino vegetable recipes showcase the bountiful harvests of the country’s fertile lands. These dishes highlight a perfect balance of taste and texture, blending fresh vegetables with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces to create delectable and healthy meals.
In this web page, you’ll learn more of Lynley’s Pinakbet Ilocano, Millie, Mel and Ludwig’s Bicol’s Pinangat, Ginataang Laing, our Binagoongang Gulay, Ginataang Maunggay, Sitaw, Mile’s unique Kurakding and Lubi-lubi recipes and some of the most popular Filipino vegetable recipes that demonstrate the versatility and ingenuity of Filipino cooking! This allows you to bring the vibrant and colorful world of Philippine vegetables to your own kitchen table.
Ginataang Laing, Dried Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk
The Bicolanos have a rich culinary tradition that incorporates plenty of chili and coconut - two great ingredients in the area, into their dishes. Ginataang Laing is perhaps one of the best representations of this culinary tradition. This recipe uses dried taro...
Sauteed Mung Bean, Ginisang Munggo sa Hipon at Baboy
A Filipino dish known as Ginisang Munggo or Sautéed Mung Bean is a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of Filipino cuisine, accommodating variations based on available ingredients without compromising the essence of its flavors. The traditional version...
Tofu Sisig, Vegetarian Dish for the Lenten Season
Filipino cuisine is known for its amazingly flavorful dishes, but many are meat-heavy, making it difficult for vegetarians to enjoy the country's culinary offerings. Sisig, traditionally made with pig's head and liver, has become a popular staple in Filipino cuisine....
Vegetarian Binagoongan, Sautéed Shrimp Paste in Vegetables
While this Binagoongan na Sitaw at Talong recipe may not appeal to meat lovers, it offers a delicious and healthy alternative for those who prefer a plant-based diet. Serve it over steamed rice for a filling and satisfying meal that's packed with authentic Filipino...
Ginataang Sitaw (Long Beans) at Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)
Using bitter melon or ampalaya for a meal is ususally done with caution since we all know there's a unique, adaptive taste bitter melons possess. That is why, the process of reducing that bitter flavor is important to follow for a better taste result. Otherwise, you...
Ginsang Upo sa Giniling, Sauteed Bottle Gourd in Ground Pork
Just as many sautéed recipes as Millie has, here's another popular Filipino recipe she wants to share as part of her Ginisa dishes. Ginisang Upo sa Giniling na Baboy, or Sautéed Bottle Gourd in Ground Pork in English is similar to other sautéing preparations, we...
Ginataang Malunggay sa Alimango Recipe
Coconut milk and crabs are a perfect match in Filipino cuisine, and Ginataang Alimango sa Malunggay is a favorite among seafood lovers. This dish features fresh crabs stewed in coconut milk with a blend of spices and a choice of vegetable ingredient, such as Malunggay...
Ginataang Sitaw at Talong, Coconut String Beans & Eggplant
Long beans and eggplant are staple vegetables in Filipino cuisine, used in a wide variety of dishes. Millie's Ginataang Sitaw and Talong is a tasty combination of these two vegetables in a rich coconut milk stew. The creamy and savory flavor of the coconut milk...
Coconut Stewed Water Spinach, Ginataang Kangkong
The Bicolano cuisine is known for their love of coconut milk and hot chili peppers. However, not everyone enjoys the spiciness, which is why Millie’s Ginataang Kangkong or Coconut Stewed Water Spinach is a great alternative. This dish showcases the richness of coconut...
Sauteed Bok Choy, Ginisang Pechay, Sauteed Recipes
Sautéed vegetables are a staple in Filipino cuisine and are often served as a side dish or used as an ingredient in other dishes. Millie's sautéed vegetable recipes are no exception. She has a variety of recipes, ranging from sautéed bok choy to sautéed bottle gourd...
Kurakding in Coconut Milk, Linagang Kurakding
Kurakding, also known as split gill mushrooms, is a popular type of fungus in the Bicol region. It is cultivated for a favorite coconut milk dish and is considered an expensive commodity due to its rarity. Kurakding has a light-brown color and is small to medium in...
Pinangat na Laing, Homemade Taro Leaves Recipe
The term “Pinangat” has various interpretations depending on the region in the Philippines where it’s being used. Typically, it refers to the method of wrapping a variety of ingredients, like fish and tomatoes, with banana leaves, then cooking them in a sour broth...