Ngohiong Of Cebu | Street Food You Can’t Resist

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Cinnamon and nutmeg can mimic some flavors, while mixed herbs are more accessible.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Rice paper is gluten-free, and tortillas are often cheaper.

Prepare 250 grams of bamboo shoots by washing them well and cutting them into small pieces.

Peel and cut 1 medium jicama into smaller pieces for easier grating.

Grate the jicama using a grater to achieve larger strands.

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the grated jicama and bamboo shoots to the pan and stir-fry together.

Add seasonings: soy sauce, salt, five-spice powder, ground black pepper, and sugar, and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and simmer the mixture until cooked through.

Prepare the batter by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients until the desired batter consistency is achieved, then crack in 1 large egg and mix well.

Wrap the filling in the prepared batter, making about 20 pieces.

Heat oil for frying, dip each wrapped piece into the batter, and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

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