Ensaladang Alugbati (Malabar Spinach Salad)
A quick and healthy Filipino Malabar spinach salad with tomatoes, spring onions, and fish sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes!Option 3
Equipment
- 1 medium cooking pot
- 2 bowls
- 1 chopping board
- 1 tongs pair
Ingredients
- 2 c fresh alugbati leaves washed and drained
- 1 medium ripe tomato sliced
- 2 stalks spring onions chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce or salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Blanch alugbati for 5–10 seconds (young leaves) or 10–15 seconds (mature leaves) until lightly wilted..
- Transfer immediately to cold water to stop the cooking.
- Squeeze out excess water gently with your hands.
- Combine alugbati, tomato, and spring onions in a bowl.
- Drizzle with fish sauce and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes — their natural sweetness and tartness balance the fish sauce without needing any citrus.
Best eaten fresh. If prepping ahead, store the blanched alugbati and vegetables separately and toss just before serving.