12 (+ 8 more) Filipino Food to Have During the Holy Week
It has been a practice among Roman Catholics to abstain from eating meat every Friday during lent, and the entire holy week. It is not recommended to eat pork, chicken, beef and other types of meat during this time of the year. However, you can always consume vegetables and seafood. Since lent is a time…
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It has been a practice among Roman Catholics to abstain from eating meat every Friday during lent, and the entire holy week. It is not recommended to eat pork, chicken, beef and other types of meat during this time of the year.
However, you can always consume vegetables and seafood. Since lent is a time to reflect and focus on spiritual health, let me help you a bit by suggesting some dishes that you can prepare for this week so that you can concentrate on more important things.
The original article suggests 12 dishes; I added 8 more dishes and provided the links for the recipes, for your convenience.
May you find inner peace and be able to reflect on your relationship with our creator.
Here are the (12 + 8 more) Filipino food that can help nourish your body for this season:
1. Ginataang Tilapia
Ginataang Tilapia is a delicious dish where Tilapia is cooked in coconut milk (or cream) and served with banana peppers.
2. Inihaw na Pusit
Inihaw na Pusit (grilled squid) is a simple tasty dish that can be prepared quickly. It is best eaten with a spiced vinegar dip.
3. Ginisang Ampalaya (w/egg)
Ginisang Amapalaya is a dish composed of sauteed bitter melon or bitter gourd, tomato, onions, and beaten eggs. This is simply nutritious.
4. Sinigang na Hipon
Sinigang na Hipon or Shrimp in Sour Soup can be considered as a comfort food among Filipinos. It is flavorful and very easy to prepare.
5. Atcharang Papaya
Atcharang Papaya is the Filipino version of Sauerkraut. It is sweet and sour at the same time, though this makes use of green (unripe) papaya.
6. Lumpiang Sariwa
Lumpiang Sariwa or Fresh spring rolls is a perfect dish for lent. Although the original recipe makes use of pork, you can make your version for the holy week by not using pork or any meat ingredient.
7. Tortang Talong
Tortang Talong is a type of Filipino eggplant omelet. It is a quick and easy-to-make dish that I usually eat with banana ketchup and white rice.
8. Ginisang Togue
Ginisang Togue or Sauteed Mung Bean Sprouts with Tofu and Vegetables is something that you might consider for lent. It is nutritious and delicious.
9. Buttered Garlic Shrimp
Garlic Butter Shrimp is shrimp stir-fried in butter and garlic. You can complete this dish in less than 20 minutes.
10. Steamed Lapu-lapu
Steamed Fish or steamed lapu-lapu (grouper) is one of my favorites because it is tasty and the dish does not taste too fishy at all. It might be because of all the citrus blend that was added. It is simple and good!
11. Sardines with Misua and Patola
Sardines (in tomato sauce) with flour noodles, and loofah is what this dish is about. Flavorful, budget-friendly, and practical.
12. Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa with Crab
Crab, string beans, and calabaza squash cooked in coconut milk — OMG! This is one of my personal favorites. I am sure that most of you feel the same way. Give this a try and let’s see what you think.
Here are the additional 8 that I hand-picked for you:
1. Tuyo with Rice and Tomato
2. Kangkong in Oyster Sauce
3. Vegetarian Pancit Canton
4. Sipo Eggs
5. Bulanglang
6. Scallop Chop Suey Recipe
7. Inihaw na Tilapia
8. Monggo Guisado with Dilis and Malunggay
Have a blessed lent!
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lilibeth martin says
thank you for all the recipes you’re sending to me/us. it really help me not to think of what to cook for my family. ypu’re giving me lots of ideas what to cook for the whole week. thanks a lot. and lots of luck on your column.
lhyn says
Thank you for sharing your recipes, God bless you more
ludelita says
thank you for sharing you recipe, your great and more power
Nida Jusay says
Thank you so much for sharing. I always go and check with your recipes whenever I need them.
I like all the menus and will definitely cook them. Happy Easter, God bless!
Laura V. Cespon says
Hi Vanjo, congratulations, your recipes are nutritious and healthy plus affordable. I compiled these for easy access. Please keep them coming. Thank you.
Mj says
Thank you so much for sharing your recipes,i love it & i enjoy cooking! More power & more recipes to come
jonalyn says
lumpiang sariwa here i come1:) Thanks vanjo
Emelyn says
3/28/15
Thanks you so for your recipe it’s a big help for me if I want something to cook I just follow ur colomm
Marife says
Thanks you I love all you’re recipes
thess sanchez says
Thank you for sharing.. I love your recipes. God bless you and keep on posting.
Joe and Renee says
Thanks for sharing your recipes and updates.
Maria elena colico says
Thanks for sharing godbless always
Annette Feliciano says
Thank you for sharing these simple and easy to cook but very tasty recipes. I keep a file of all your recipes for easy access when I need them. Keep them coming!
Evelyn says
I follow your recipes and enjoy cooking and eating them. I appreciate your Filipino food research.
Joanne says
Thank you so much. I like all your recipes . God bless you!
Ning Palm says
thanks for the recipe..i’m loving all of it.
perry padilla says
It’s a big help your suggested dish for the Holy week. So simple dishes that anyone can afford. Appreciate it very much..
Danny says
thanks Vanjo for sharing, you’re the best
Joel says
Hi Vanjo
Thank you for sharing your cooking expertise. Through your step-by-step video demo, I am now slowly able to prepare some foods that I only wish I knew how to in the past.
God bless….
Teresa Laws says
Many thanks for all the scrumptious dishes you’ve posted. it’s been a great experience for beginners like me to learn and create appetizing dishes for the family and friends.
mae ann says
A blessed week to you, too. Thanks for reminding us of food alternatives for the week ahead, Vanjo.