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Ginataang Gulay

Photo by Mayette Garcia of Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw.

Ginataan refers to being cooked with coconut milk.

Kalabasa at Sitaw is the Tagalog for Squash and Beans.

Ginisang Ampalaya

Featured photo of Ginisang Ampalaya by Mayette Garcia

Ampalaya is the Tagalog word for “bitter gourd” or “bitter melon.” Ginisa means “sautéed.” Here is a simple recipe for sautéed bitter gourd in Philippine cuisine.

Pinakbet

Cooked, Styled & Photographed by Mayette Garcia.

Pinakbet (also known as pakbet) is a popular vegetable-rich Filipino dish associated wih the Ilocos region of the Philippines. Pinakbet is the contracted form of the Ilocano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shriveled.”

Ensalada: Talong, Mangga, Okra, Kamatis…

Ensalada and Salted Egg by Eva Argenos… Hilaw na mangga, itlog na maalat, sibuyas, kamatis, talong, okra, sitaw, kangkong, bagoong… Unripe mangoes, salted eggs, onions, tomatoes, eggplants, okra, string beans, swamp greens, fermented seafood paste…

Dinuguan at Puto

Photo by Mayette Garcia of Dinuguan at Puto.

Dinuguan is a Filipino stew distinguished for having pig’s blood as a base. Other iconic ingredients of dinuguan are offal (hearts, liver, kidney, pig’s ears, etc.), vinegar, garlic and onions.

Sinigang na Hipon

Featured photo: Sinigang na Hipon by Mary Rizale.

Sinigang is a class of sour broth with a prominent ingredient such as pork or milkfish. In the case of sinigang na hipon, the main feature is shrimp, which is hipon in Tagalog.

Lumpiang Sariwa

Prepared and Photographed by Mayette Garcia: Lumpiang Sariwa Topped with Sauce and Crushed Peanuts.

Filipino-Style Arroz A La Cubana

Arroz a la Cubana by Mayette Garcia.

Arroz a la Cubana

Arroz a la Cubana by Angie Pastor.

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