aysman

laswa [las-wa] > di yung bastos ha.

ingredients:
kalabasa, okra, tugabang, balatong and a pinch of salt

cooking method:
cut vegetables to bite size pieces. bring water to boil and add all the vegetables season with salt. simmer until cooked.

white beans with pork

ingredients:
pork, white kidney beans, potatoes, cabbage, chopped garlic, chopped onions, oil, bouillon cubes, salt and pepper to taste

cooking method:
soak white kidney beans in water overnight. saute garlic in oil. add onions and saute until its caramelized. add pork until lightly brown. add water and pork buillion cubes and bring to boil. drop in white kidney beans and potatoes; simmer until fork tender. throw in sliced cabbage and season with salt and pepper.

these are my favorite dishes that my grandmother used to cook for us. nanay made sure that we ate healthy meals and always with vegetables.

we will never forget you and your memory will live on.. happy birthday nanay!