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Denengdeng
A hearty Ilocano vegetable stew, usually made with bitter melon and other local greens, cooked in a savory shrimp paste-based broth.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 6 • 📊 Easy • 👨‍🍳 By Ulam Today
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐2 medium-sized, thinly sliced Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)
☐1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces Sigarilyas (Winged Beans)
☐1 cup, roughly chopped Talbos ng Kamote (Sweet Potato Tops)
☐2 tablespoons Bagoong Alamang (Shrimp Paste)
☐2-3 small, sliced (adjust to taste) Sili (Chili Peppers)
☐3 cloves, minced Bawang (Garlic)
☐1/2 medium-sized, chopped Sibuyas (Onion)
☐2 cups Tubig (Water)
☐to taste Asin (Salt)
☐to taste Paminta (Pepper)
☐1 tablespoon (optional, for extra umami) Patis (Fish Sauce)
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. Sauté bawang and sibuyas until fragrant, girl. Don't burn them, ha! Ang pangit naman.
2. Add bagoong alamang and sili. Stir-fry for a minute or two until the bagoong is fragrant, pero not burnt! Charred bagoong is a no-no.
3. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Ano ba yan, parang ang dali lang!
4. Add ampalaya, sigarilyas, and talbos ng kamote. Simmer until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. 'Wag masyadong luto ha, sayang ang vitamins!
5. Season with asin and paminta to taste. Add patis if desired, for that extra oomph! Sus, ang sosyal.
6. Serve hot with rice. Perfect with a side of inihaw na liempo, if you're feeling fancy.
Tips
Para mas flavorful ang denengdeng mo, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. 'Wag puro mura, ha! And don't overcook the vegetables, okay? Masarap 'yung medyo crunchy pa.
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 6
Easy

Denengdeng

A hearty Ilocano vegetable stew, usually made with bitter melon and other local greens, cooked in a savory shrimp paste-based broth.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1Sauté bawang and sibuyas until fragrant, girl. Don't burn them, ha! Ang pangit naman.
2Add bagoong alamang and sili. Stir-fry for a minute or two until the bagoong is fragrant, pero not burnt! Charred bagoong is a no-no.
3Pour in water and bring to a boil. Ano ba yan, parang ang dali lang!
4Add ampalaya, sigarilyas, and talbos ng kamote. Simmer until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. 'Wag masyadong luto ha, sayang ang vitamins!
5Season with asin and paminta to taste. Add patis if desired, for that extra oomph! Sus, ang sosyal.
6Serve hot with rice. Perfect with a side of inihaw na liempo, if you're feeling fancy.
Tipstips

Para mas flavorful ang denengdeng mo, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. 'Wag puro mura, ha! And don't overcook the vegetables, okay? Masarap 'yung medyo crunchy pa.