Making Filipino desserts vegan is easier than you’d think—some need swaps, while others are already accidentally vegan. Luckily for those with a sweet tooth, as Filipino desserts are sweeter and decadent. Here are 7 easy vegan Filipino dessert recipes that I’ve tested at family parties and work potlucks, where they’ve always been a crowd favorite….
Ube halaya (or Úbi alaya in Kapampangan), is a thick jam, filling, spread, or pudding dessert, depending on how you eat it. The first time I made vegan ube halaya brought me back to my childhood. It tasted so similar. This vegan version uses frozen ube (easy to find in most Asian supermarkets) plus dairy-free…
I grew up in a big extended Filipino family, and I’m the only vegan. But my relatives are always impressed whenever they see that traditional Filipino food can be made vegan. Most Filipinos think that vegan Filipino food just isn’t impossible, and those interested in eating less meat can’t picture it. That’s why vegan cookbooks…
Unfortunately, most Filipino street food you’ll see in the Philippines won’t be vegan, nor vegetarian. BUT there are some accidentally-vegan Filipino food and vegan Filipino snacks that are common throughout the Philippines. Below are 9 vegan Filipino street foods to try in the Philippines. They are some of the classics and must try vegan and…
Ginataang Mais, or Lelut Mais in Kapampangan is one of my favorite Filipino desserts. It’s is one of the easiest Filipino desserts to make—just corn, coconut milk, sugar, and glutinous rice cooked into a sweet, creamy porridge or coconut rice pudding. I’ve made this Filipino dessert for non-Filipinos & everyone always loves it! Here’s my easy ginataang…
Lumpia—especially lumpiang shanghai—is one of the most beloved Filipino dishes. Filled with [vegan] ground meat and vegetables, these spring rolls are fried until golden and crisp. This recipe comes straight from my mom, who made lumpia for every family party when I was growing up. I’ve veganized it, and I promise you won’t be able…