What is Ilocano for bamboo shoot? What is a “rice flour roll” from Zamboanga?

Learn this and more from an alphabet of Filipino vegetables & vegetable-based Filipino food, from A to Z! 

The alphabet features dishes and ingredients from different parts of the country such as Palapa, a delicious and spicy Maranao condiment from Lanao del Sur. It also features different words for Filipino fruits and vegetables such as Yangka, which is Kapampangan for jackfruit!

26 different vegetables and vegetable-based dishes and ingredients can be found in the alphabet. It is illustrated with cute and playful characters, and highlights Filipino food beyond the meat-based or fried dishes we also grow to love.

Did you know Ampalaya has been used in many traditional medicines as a natural remedy for treating diabetes? Or that Malunggay is known to have more nutrients than regular sources of vitamins such as oranges, carrots, and even milk?

After my mother’s stroke, I was surprised to find many different Filipino dishes that were healthier for us. I illustrated this alphabet to highlight some of these dishes and ingredients.

So introduce yourself and your family to a world of Filipino vegetable dishes and ingredients. Start with this alphabet and let’s start cooking & learning!