Instant Dinengdeng: Bamboo Shoot and Saluyot with Coconut Milk

kadyos (pigeon peas)

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Black beans provide similar texture and flavor.

squid

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp is often more accessible and affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a budget-friendly protein alternative.

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini can substitute for a milder flavor.

Begin by boiling water in a pot.

Drain the water from the canned bamboo shoots and add them to the boiling water.

Once the water boils again, add the frozen saluyot and cover the pot.

As it boils, debone the fried tilapia and set it aside to avoid overcooking.

Add canned coconut milk to the pot, noting that it may be watery if not drained properly.

If the mixture is not creamy enough, add more coconut milk and allow it to melt in the pot.

Finally, re-add the deboned tilapia for flavor and presentation.

Taste the dish and adjust as necessary.

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