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Laswa is a traditional Filipino vegetable soup originating from the Visayas region, often enjoyed for its fresh ingredients and comforting flavors. It celebrates the bounty of local produce, typically featuring a mix of vegetables and seafood. In modern times, variations abound, with some recipes incorporating different proteins or adjusting the vegetable mix, making it a versatile dish beloved across the Philippines.
Ingredients
- ●water
- ●bitter melon
- ●eggplant
- ●string beans
- ●okra
- ●tomatoes
- ●onion
- ●shrimp
- ●fish sauce
- ●salt
- ●pepper
- ●garlic
- ●cooking oil
Instructions
- 1Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add chopped bitter melon and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3Introduce sliced eggplant and cook for another 3 minutes.
- 4Add string beans and okra; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5Stir in chopped tomatoes and onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 6Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 8Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 9Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Ingredient Alternatives
fish sauce
Healthier: soy sauce
Cheaper: salt
Soy sauce provides umami flavor without fish.
shrimp
Healthier: tofu
Cheaper: canned tuna
Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is more affordable.
Techniques
boiling
Equipment
large potknifecutting boardladle
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowfishshellfish
Also Known As
LazwáPinakbet Laswa
vegetarianpescatarian
Ingredients
- ●2 cups banana heart (puso ng saging), sliced
- ●1 cup coconut milk
- ●1 cup water
- ●1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
- ●1 medium onion, chopped
- ●3 cloves garlic, minced
- ●1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1-2 green chili peppers, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- 3If using shrimp, add it to the pan and cook until it turns pink.
- 4Add the sliced banana heart to the pan and stir well to combine with the aromatics.
- 5Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the fish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix everything together.
- 6Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the banana heart is tender.
- 7If using, add the sliced green chili peppers for a bit of heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or fish sauce as desired.
- 9Serve hot with steamed rice.
Equipment
panspatulaknifecutting board
🌶️🌶️🌶️Low
pescatarian
Sinigang na Bangus is a traditional Filipino sour soup made with milkfish and a variety of vegetables, often enjoyed for its refreshing taste and comforting qualities.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb bangus (milkfish), cleaned and cut into pieces
- ●6 cups water
- ●1 medium onion, quartered
- ●2 medium tomatoes, quartered
- ●1 radish (labanos), sliced
- ●1 cup green beans (sitaw), trimmed
- ●1 cup water spinach (kangkong)
- ●2-3 green chili peppers
- ●1/4 cup tamarind paste (or 1 cup fresh tamarind)
- ●2 tbsp fish sauce
- ●Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
- 2Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3Add the tamarind paste (or fresh tamarind) and fish sauce to the pot. Stir well.
- 4Introduce the bangus pieces into the pot and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- 5Add the sliced radish and green beans to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6Add the green chili peppers and water spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the kangkong is wilted.
- 7Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 8Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
Equipment
large potladlecutting boardknife
Ingredients
- ●1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
- ●1 medium onion, chopped
- ●2 medium carrots, grated
- ●3 cloves garlic, minced
- ●4 large eggs
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped onion, grated carrots, and minced garlic.
- 2In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the vegetable mixture.
- 3Stir in the flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Scoop about 1/2 cup of the mixture into the skillet, flattening it slightly to form a patty.
- 6Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- 8Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- 9Serve hot, optionally with a dipping sauce or vinegar.
Equipment
large bowlskilletspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
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