Veggie Lovers

We love veggies! I cook them 2-3 times a week depending on what I have in the fridge and if I get my supply from the Asian store. For this dinner I made Pinakbet, an all time Filipino favorite vegetable dish. Very easy to make and I love the look of the mixed vegetables in vibrant colors!

Undeniably satisfying :)

To make:

Heat oil in the pan, when hot add the pork slices and cook until the meat turns brown. Add minced garlic and saute for few seconds then drop onion slices and chopped tomatoes. Pour about 3/4 cup of chicken broth (I used this instead of water or you can use pork broth), season with a little bit of fish sauce or shrimp paste and some black pepper. When it's boiling, add the carrot wedges and simmer for about 5 minutes then add string beans, squash, eggplants and okra within couple minutes interval. Stir from time to time, when the vegetables are done but not overcooked, sprinkle some Maggi magic sarap seasoning (optional) and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy the fruit of your labor! 

Dish serves 2-4 so adjust your vegetable measurements accordingly.

Up next: Mung Beans with coconut milk

One of my favorite comfort food

This was our dinner few days later. I made it with smoked pork ribs left overs and the smoked flavor complemented the dish very well. Wallet friendly recipe and food you will love that reminds you of home (for us living in another country).



To make:

Saute minced garlic in a heated pot until fragrant then add chopped onions. Put the meat if using and cook for few minutes or until the meat is brown. Add mung beans, stir for a little bit then add enough water to cook the beans. Season with salt and pepper. The beans take a while to cook especially if it wasn't soaked in water for hours or overnight. Cover the pot and simmer for 50 mins to an hour checking occasionally if there's still liquid, add more water a little bit at a time if it dries up. When beans are cooked and liquid is reduced, add about half to a cup of coconut milk and cook for couple more minutes. Adjust seasonings. Add spinach leaves, cover with lid and cook for another minute. Turn the heat off and you're done! 




I'm grateful that my foreigner hubby loves Filipino dishes and I don't have a problem cooking food for him. The reason why he has to go to the gym 3-4 times a week so he can eat good food haha!




Until next time. Cheers!