Vegetable

Kurkuri Bhindi

Crispy okra fries coated in chickpea flour and Indian spices, deep fried until crunchy and served as a snack or side dish.  Crisp, spiced and dangerously addictive, this is the kind of vegetable dish that converts even the sceptics in the room. #kurkuribhindi Okra is one of those vegetables that...

Stir Fried Cauliflower

Sometimes the simplest vegetables make the most satisfying meals. This Stir Fried Cauliflower combines blistered cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy wood ear mushrooms in a savoury, glossy sauce that proves meat isn’t always necessary for a memorable dinner.  Stir Fried Cauliflower with tomatoes, wood ear mushrooms and oyster sauce. A...

Goya Champuru

Traditional Okinawan goya champuru with bitter melon, tofu, pork belly, eggs, and bonito dashi stir fried together.  Bitterness, tofu, pork, and eggs all tossed together into one comforting Okinawan stir fry. Rustic, hearty, and surprisingly addictive. #goyachampuru #okinawancuisine #bittermelon #japanesefood #stirfry Bitter melon is one of those vegetables that divides...

Ginisang Munggo with Chicharon, Tinapa and Hibe

Creamy ginisang munggo with tinapa, hibe, chicharon, garlic, and spinach simmered in a rich savoury broth.  Smoky flakes, softened crackling, shrimpy umami, and creamy mung beans all in one bowl. This is comfort food turned all the way up. #ginisangmunggo #filipinofood #mungbeans #tinapa #comfortfood I think I finally found my...

Ginisang Gulay sa Aligue

Vegetable stir fry with aligue, fatty pork, dried shrimp, cauliflower, carrots, and string beans. Filipino umami-packed dish.  A humble vegetable stir fry turned into an absolute umami monster with crab fat, dried shrimp, and pork rendered until every bite tastes rich and savoury. #ginisanggulay #aligue #filipinofood #vegetables #comfortfood One thing...

Kapampangan Gisang Balatong

Kapampangan ginisang balatong with mung beans, bagoong alamang, lechon and spinach, a rich and velvety Filipino stew.  Silky, rich and deeply comforting, this is munggo taken to another level with bold flavours and that unmistakable Kapampangan touch. #balatong #kapampanganfood When people think of ginisang munggo, they often picture something rustic...

Crispy Pan-Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Golden, crackly edges with a juicy, meaty bite inside. One pan, a handful of spices, and suddenly mushrooms become something you cannot stop eating.  Pan fried oyster mushrooms with garlic, paprika, soy sauce and spices, crispy outside, tender inside, a flavourful vegetarian dish. Oyster mushrooms are one of those ingredients...

Lettuce & Egg Stir Fry With Oyster Sauce

Warm, glossy greens tossed with soft eggs and savoury sauce, a simple dish that turns everyday vegetables into something special.  Stir fried lettuce with eggs, garlic, oyster sauce and dried shrimp, a quick Chinese vegetable dish with savoury flavour. Yes, This Is Cooked Lettuce. When you think of lettuce, the...

Ginisang Pechay sa Miso with Hibe and Halaan

Pechay sautéed with garlic, miso, dried shrimp, and clams, simmered in natural clam stock for a light yet deeply savoury Filipino dish. A bowl of warmth that blurs the line between ulam and sabaw. Light, briny, and deeply comforting, this is the kind of food that quietly feeds the soul....

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon

Crisp green beans sautéed in bacon fat with mushrooms, garlic, and just enough broth to make everything glossy and savoury. A simple side that never feels simple.  Green beans sautéed with bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for a tender-crisp, flavour-packed side dish. Green beans often get overlooked, which is a shame...