Laing is a beloved Filipino dish made of dried taro leaves slowly cooked in coconut milk, aromatics, and spices. It originated from the province of Bicol, Philippines and has gained popularity among Filipinos all over the world. Because of its popularity, Laing is one of the most requested recipes on the blog. The requests came from people emailing…
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Photos from the cookbook, “Filipino Vegan”
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My biggest adventure yet!
This year I am embarking on my biggest adventure yet – I’m moving to the Philippines for a year! Right now, I live in San Francisco with my husband and I visit my family in Hayward on most weekends. Ironically, going to the Philippines will feel both like going back to my roots and stepping…
Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk, Ginataang Langka
Coconut milk dishes in Filipino cuisine are usually either sweet or savory. Interestingly, both versions are named the same way. The first word is usually “Ginataang ” which means “in coconut milk,” and the second word is the main ingredient. For example, “Ginataang Langka” is “Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk” and it’s savory but “Ginataang…
Vegan Calamari (Astig 2.0)
I thought vegan Calamari would be perfect to eat at a game night – the NBA Finals Game 7 to be exact. I was ready with my ingredients and ready to make vegan Calamari for my family. But time flew by especially because the game was on the same day as Father’s Day and we took our dad…
ASK ASTIG VEGAN (tofu, black bean sauce, vegan hotdogs)
Hello again fellow Astig Vegans! It’s Tuesday once again and you know what that means -it’s “Ask Astig Vegan” time. In this episode, I’ll be answering three questions about the recipes on the blog and on the Astig Vegan Cooking playlist on YouTube. Thank you for sending your questions. I love hearing from you and…
Ask Astig Vegan (white rice, white sugar, vegan fish sauce)
Hello fellow Astig Vegans! Thank you for sending your questions. I want to make sure that I’m answering any concerns you may have that’s holding you back from trying the recipes, so thanks for expressing yourselves. Plus, it’s just great to hear from you and to create a dialogue with you. Let’s keep the conversation going….
Vegan Finds at the Asian Grocery Store
Every week, I’m exploring vegan finds at the Asian grocery store. Depending on what I’m looking for, I would go to the one that has the best value (luckily I have three to four choices in my neighborhood). If I’m not home, chances are you’ll find me at an Asian grocery store with a tote bag on…
ASTIG VEGAN RECIPES
Here’s a collection of my recipes. Some are old, some are recent. All of them made with a lot of love. Upon creating this list, I realize just how long Astig Vegan has been around! It’s been quite a journey. I’ve grown and improved so much thanks to you. And I still keep on improving….
Welcome to astigvegan.com!
Mangandang araw po! Hello and welcome to astigvegan.com, a website dedicated to all things vegan Filipino. My name is Richgail Enriquez-Diez, or simply “RG”. I’m a vegan Filipina whose mission is to show the world that Filipino food can be vegan, healthy, and delicious without losing its soul. Whether you’re here to improve your health…