Pancit Bihon

Vegetarian pancit bihon! Loaded with crunchy, filling veggies, these noodles are an amazing match for veggie dumplings on meatless Monday! ​

 Time: 30 mins  

Ingredients: 

• 1 pack pancit bihon noodles
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 cup hot water  
• veggies of your choice (I used chopped bok choy, carrots, & purple cabbage)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil  

Recipe:  

1. Heat the onion in the vegetable oil until translucent (I used a wok, about 1 min on medium heat) 
2. Add the garlic, sauté for 30 seconds then add in the carrots & bok choy.  
3. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 1 minute before adding the soy sauce.  
4. Add the hot water & bring it to a boil, then pour in the noodles.  
5. Cover the wok so the steam captures the noodles for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the cabbage & stir to combine all of the ingredients.   If the noodles seem stiff still, add more hot water & cover again to steam. 

Chicken Adobo

Another incredibly easy Filipino dish that tastes like a fancy restaurant meal! Chicken Adobo has complex flavor profiles & will be ready in under an hour. This 6 ingredient meal will have your mouth watering. 

Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:  

• 5-6 chicken thighs, skinless for a healthier option   
• 5-6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce  
• 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper or 5-6 black pepper corns
• 1/3 cup white vinegar 
• 1 bay leaf  
• Optional: chili peppers for garnish / spice  

Recipe:  

1.  In a large pan, heat the garlic on medium heat (with a little olive oil if desired) 
2. Add the vinegar & soy sauce to the pan, along with the black pepper.  
3. Place the chicken pieces & the bay leaf into the pan, turning the chicken pieces over once to get coated in the sauce. Then add enough water to cover the chicken. 
4. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil & let simmer for about 20 minutes. 
5. Take another pan, add a spoonful of the fat from the chicken (or vegetable oil) in it bring it to medium heat. Add the chicken pieces from the first pan & allow them to brown.  
6. Reduce the sauce to about half, while the chicken is browning in the other pan.  
7. Add the chicken back into the sauce pan & turn it so it is well coated. Serve with rice & enjoy!  

Poached Tilapia Escabeche

A perfect, light, fresh dish to serve on a summery day! Traditionally, this dish in the Philippines would be served with whole fried fish rather than poached. This is my healthy take on Tilapia Escabeche. 

Time: 15-20 minutes  

Ingredients:  

• 2-3 pieces of tilapia fillet, cut into smaller bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup water  
• 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger  
• 2 green chili peppers, sliced into smaller rounds  
• 1/4 cup sliced onion  
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic  
• Salt / pepper to taste  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  

Recipe:  

1. Heat the garlic, ginger & onion in the vegetable oil on medium-low heat.
2. After the onions turn translucent, add the water & oyster sauce. Increase the heat to medium.  
3. Add the vinegar & tilapia. If you are using chili peppers for a nice kick, add them at this time. Let simmer for a few minutes & flip the fish pieces over.  
4. Allow the fish to cook through on the other side for another minute or two. 
5. Serve with brown rice & sautéed veggies for a healthy dinner!