appetizer Archives - ASTIG Vegan

Vegan Filipino Chicharon, Two Ways

RG @ Astig Vegan — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:14:42 +0000

Vegan Filipino Chicharon is a fun little snack that has dried shiitake mushrooms coated in rice flour and sweet rice flour then deep-fried. Another way to make it is by deep-frying dried yuba skin. You could serve vegan Filipino Chicharon as a snack, appetizer, or party food. For best results, I suggest serving them with spicy vinegar...

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Vegan Calamari (Astig 2.0)

RG @ Astig Vegan — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:00:23 +0000

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...

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Vegetable Lumpiang Shanghai

RG @ Astig Vegan — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:01:29 +0000

Vegetable Lumpia vs Lumpiang Shanghai In Philippine cuisine, there are two kinds of fried lumpia: Vegetable Lumpia and Shanghai. To tell which one is which, you can see the differences in their size, filling, and dipping sauce. As far as size, the Shanghai rolls are usually small bites whereas Vegetable Lumpia rolls are big and thick. For...

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Pili Nut Cheese Recipe + International Giveaway

RG @ Astig Vegan — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:26:03 +0000

Most of us have heard of vegan cheese made of cashews, almonds, coconut, even macadamia. These days, it’s no longer a surprise that vegan cheese exists, or good vegan cheese exists. I remember during my early vegan years, I would avoid eating vegan cheese because I thought it tasted bland and rubbery. Now, thanks to companies...

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Cookbook Crush: The Oh She Glows Cookbook

RG @ Astig Vegan — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 07:00:45 +0000

I’m currently inspired by the cookbook, “The Oh She Glows Cookbook” by Angela Liddon. All of Angela’s recipes are simple and easy to follow. I’m particularly crushin on the “Summer Bruschetta” recipe featuring fruits that are in season like strawberries and cherries in yummy balsamic reduction served on sliced baguette. For some reason I thought balsamic reduction...

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Vegan Calamari Lettuce Wraps

RG @ Astig Vegan — Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:18 +0000

If I have to name a favorite vegan ingredient that I love to cook with, I would have to go with mushrooms. For those who are new to the vegan lifestyle, you’d be amazed by how versatile mushrooms could be. And for the vegan OGs, you know what I’m talking about! Mushrooms can veganize dishes that would...

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Roasted Tomatoes with Coconut Vinegar

RG @ Astig Vegan — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:00:24 +0000

Sometimes people ask me, “Is it hard to go vegan?”. They seemed baffled and amazed, presuming veganism is challenging and daunting at the same time. They would admire my work as “going the extra mile” to sustain my lifestyle. I was once in their shoes, so I rather not give them attitude and feel offended. Instead, I like...

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Korean Potato Pancakes (Gamjajeon)

RG @ Astig Vegan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:38:31 +0000

I’m the only vegan in the family but every once in a while a family member would whip up something vegan in the kitchen. My sister for example would make some yummy Filipino Pichi-pichi, a sweet cassava dessert coated in coconut flakes. Pichi-pichi is her go-to dish for parties because it’s so easy to make....

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Vegan Filipino: Bopis

RG @ Astig Vegan — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:26:24 +0000

After a long break, I’m finally back blogging. It feels good to be here again. For this post, I’m featuring Bopis (Boh-peas), a delicious Filipino dish traditionally cooked with pig parts. Yes, pig parts. I won’t divulge which ones so don’t worry. For my vegan version, I’m going to incorporate something equally “unconventional” and delectable:...

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