VEGAN FILIPINO RECIPES - Plant-Based Passport (2024)

Are you transitioning to veganism, but can’t quit Filipino flavors? We got you covered with this list of 7 vegan Filipino recipes for you to try! We’ve also linked some of our recipe videos for your reference.

Don’t fret, friends! You don’t have to give up your cultural foods if you’re going vegan or cutting down on your reliance on animal products. We get the apprehension, believe us. But we’ve been been working hard on veganizing our families’ recipes and preserving their traditions. And you know what? Along the way, we’ve learned that it isn’t the meat that makes our traditional dishes delicious; it’s the aromatics, seasonings, and LOVE.

So we hope you enjoy these Filipino offerings — vegan style. We’ll be updating this list periodically, so check back for more!

1. FILIPINO TOFU ADOBO

Try the craveable and comforting national dish of the Philippines, but vegan: Filipino Tofu Adobo (adobong tokwa)! Our family recipe is INCREDIBLY easy to make.

Adobo is considered a national treasure in the Philippines! Every family has their own recipe, and ours is insanely delicious and simple. We veganized my mom’s recipe by replacing the meat with extra-firm tofu. The sauce is laced with aromatic onion, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, and we balance the tartness of the white vinegar with organic granulated sugar. Thinly sliced potatoes thicken the sauce. Served over steamed jasmine rice, this dish is sure to be your new weeknight favorite!Kain tayo (Let’s eat)!

2. VEGAN FILIPINO CHAMPORADO

Love sweet breakfast vibes? Then this sweet chocolate rice porridge is for you, and we are sharing our family’s simple recipe.

Champorado is a sweet, rich and creamy chocolate rice porridge that’s eaten for breakfast in the Philippines. I fondly remember watching Saturday morning cartoons as a Filipino-American kid, enjoying a hot, comforting bowl of Champorado.This dish is traditionally made with dairy, but our veganized version swaps out the dairy for coconut milk. This is a simple one-pot meal that uses kitchen staples and takes just minutes to prepare!

3. FILIPINO MELON SA MALAMIG

Melon sa Malamig is a crazy refreshing tropical cantaloupe beverage. It’s the perfect way to cool down during the warmer months. And best yet? You only need three ingredients to make your own at home!

Melon sa Malamigis a delicious cantaloupe beverage from the Philippines. It contains just three simple ingredients: scraped or grated cantaloupe, water, and sugar. It’s essentially a Filipino version of theagua fresca, a beverage that’s big in Mexico and other parts of Central America.

4. VEGAN TORTANG TALONG

Our vegan tortang talong (Filipino eggplant omelette) is your new brunch craving! You’ll need only five ingredients to make this hearty, wholesome, easy-to-make dish.

If you are on the fence about eggplants, tortang talong will make you a believer!We fell in love with this Filipino eggplant omelette when we visited themountainous Philippine Banaue provinceto see rice patties for the first time. We stayed at a bed and breakfast that served tortang talong as big as our heads!

Back stateside, my mom showed us how to prepare these simple but delicious omelettes. We were elated to find out how easy they were to whip up. You’ll need only five ingredients to make them yourself at home, and we can’t wait to share the recipe with you! See our recipe video below!

5. VEGAN ARROZ CALDO

Get cozy with our Vegan Arroz Caldo (Filipino Rice Porridge)! This savory rice porridge is Filipino comfort food at its best.

Arroz caldo is the Filipino equivalent to American chicken noodle soup. Growing up, my mom prepared a piping hot bowl of this nourishing porridge as an antidote to the sniffles. Arroz Caldo is traditionally made with chicken, but we use tofu as the protein in our vegan version. In addition, my mom’s recipe uses a combination of jasmine and glutinous rice. Eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and sniffles begone! See our recipe video below!

6. VEGAN FILIPINO PANDESAL

Our Vegan Filipino Pandesal are a delight! These lightly sweetened rolls are a Filipino classic, and the good news is: They are easy peasy to bake!

Pandesal(also spelledPan de Sal) are Filipino yeast-risen, lightly sweetened bread rolls topped with breadcrumbs.Pandesalare typically eaten for breakfast in the Philippines. They are traditionally served with coffee or hot chocolate. Accompaniments and/or fillings can include things like butter, jam, cheese, peanut butter and scrambled eggs.

7. UBE CREAM PIE

Our Ube Cream Pie is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! With a creamy Filipino-inspired ube filling and simple chocolate sandwich cookie crust, this recipe is incredibly easy to make.

You’ll need just eight ingredients to transport your tastebuds to a balmy Filipino beach. See our recipe video below!

Love,

Val

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