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Ensaladang Pipino
When we first discovered the taste of Chicken Adobo, we knew that making Ensaladang pipino salad alongside this main meal will be an absolute prerequisite for experiencing the true taste of the Philippines. If you haven’t tried our Chicken Adobo recipe, then you absolutely must give it a go, the flavours are out of this world.
Ensaladang Pipino is a famous salad that hails from Filipino cuisine, it is renowned for its vibrant flavours, it has a tangy and sharp taste.
Ingredients for Ensaladang Pipino
Cucumbers, Vinegar, Onions, Cherry tomatoes, Fish sauce, White vinegar, Garlic, pepper and salt.
Ensaladang pipino uses crisp cucumbers, tart white vinegar, red onions, and cherry tomatoes. You can choose between white vinegar and apple cider vinegar, which adds a sharpness to the salad. Cherry tomatoes enhance their sweetness. The vinaigrette is made with fish sauce, garlic, pepper, salt, and white vinegar.
Instructions for Ensaladang Pipino
Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Cut them in quarters and add them to the salad bowl. The next step is to make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, add the fish sauce, white vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic clove. Stir to mix. Add the vinaigrette to the bowl of vegetables. Toss from the bottom – up to coat the vegetables with the vinegar sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
What to Serve with Ensaladang Pipino?
Grilled meat such as Beef, Lamb, fish, or chicken. The refreshing ingredients of the salad will perfectly complement the grilled meat.
The salty and rich flavour of the Chicken adobo pairs well with the crunchy and refreshing cucumber salad. The tanginess of the Philippines cucumber salad balances the natural sweet taste of the seafood.
Expert tips
Enjoy the Philippines cucumber salad with fresh vegetables. The crunchy cucumbers and the sweet taste of the cherry tomatoes make this dish shine. The vinaigrette is made of simple ingredients, yet it greatly enhances the taste of the salad. The Philippines cucumber salad is often served as a side dish, so incorporate it into main meals like grilled chicken or steamed seafood.
Ensalandang pipino is a famous salad eat in the Philipines. It is tangy and delicious with vinegary taste. It pairs perfectly with Chicken Adobo.
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Cucumbers – cut in quarters
- 8 Cherry tomatoes – cut in quarters
Vinaigrette
- Fish sauce
- White vinegar
- 1 Garlic clove – finely chopped
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the cucumbers and the cherry tomatoes, cut them in quarters and add them in the salad bowl. In a small bowl, add the fish sauce, white vinegar, salt, ground black pepper and minced garlic clove. Stir to mix.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the vinaigrette into the bowl of vegetables. Toss from bottom – up to coat the vegetables with the vinegar sauce. Sprinkle some lime juice, add freshly chopped herbs to serve.
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