Filipino Vegan Cookbook: Recipes and stories to stir up Filipino flavors and perspectives

by R.G. Enriquez-Diez

"Filipino Vegan features unique vegan recipes that stir up some of the most beloved Filipino dishes while preserving the flavors they’re famous for. Aside from offering up her easy-to-follow instructions, Chef Richgail “RG” Enriquez-Diez provides inspiring insights on everything one may want to know about the vegan lifestyle—from its importance, to its real-life challenges, and the growing community behind it. Chef RG’s vast experience, influence, and knowledge on the matter have reached local and international media and publications, making her an active force in changing the way people think about veganism." -- The Philippine National Book Development Board and TV5, and in the international

160 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

About a year or two ago, I stumbled upon this book in a bookstore but didn't opt to buy it because 1) I didn't have enough money 2) I was not very familiar with veganism. After reading the essays and recipes, I'm so excited to try some of them. I enjoyed her narratives, as reading them strengthened my drive to fight for what I think is right, even if it sometimes feel lonely as a Filipino vegan. Nevertheless, reading her short stories made it seem like I had a friend and gave me hope that I too, can make a difference.

[Galileo Valiente · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a country where eating meat is embedded in a culture, where people eat only half the amount of the world average consumption of vegetables, where healthy diet information is drowned by ultra-processed food advertisements, it is undoubtedly difficult to find books on how to cook plant-based food. But, amidst all that noise, this book -- "Filipino Vegan Cookbook" is like a breath of fresh air.

It is mostly a book filled with recipes of Filipino dishes without dead animal flesh. The title says it all in three words - Filipino Vegan Cookbook. The book also includes the personal account of the author on the benefits of eating vegetables, how she became a vegan (from a former carnivore) and common meat substitute ingredients. How can you cook the classic adobo or sisig without meat? This book will show you how.

Poor diet of mostly animal flesh and ultra-processed food contributes to the top 4 causes of premature death in Filipinos, who are ranked at 170th out of 227 countries in terms of life expectancy.
This book is a must have for every Filipino family who wants to transform their family become healthy. Healthy food choices means less money burned in doctor's fees and medicines and a healthier planet Earth.

This book is available at your local bookstores in the Philippines or you can get it from your favorite online stores.

[Ruby L. (rubyjoyreads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though there's a short note (how is it even called? educate me pls) on the cover, I still didn't expect for the cookbook to have really compelling essays. Though some of the data presented was no longer news for me, I appreciate the author's attempt on giving a clear overview on the benefits of veganism.

PS: I am not a vegan, just looking for healthier options. It's a really good cookbook! Will experiment with the recipes one of these days

[klara draela · Rating 5 out of 5]

thank you author for the yummy recipes