In the Illonggo area of the southern Philippines there’s a dish called Laswa which is very common among the poorer part of the population. But just because poorer people eat it does not mean that it has no extra ordinary taste or even nutritious. Don’t believe that. It’s so good and full of nutrition because it has more vegetables and no meat at all. I’m sharing my American version to make it easier and more available for all.
Cost: About $10 and serves 5-6 people or more
Prep time – 10 minutes
Cooking time – 20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
3 lbs packages of frozen veggies which includes whole leaf spinach (I did not have any, so it’s not in the picture), French cut beans, corn, lima beans, okra, or any of your favorite frozen veggies.
1 lb peeled shrimps
1 large diced onion
1 can 16 ounce diced tomatoes
I heaping tbs minced garlic or 6 crushed fresh garlic cloves
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
3 cups chicken broth
Pour all ingredients in a pot and wait for it to boil which might take 15 minutes. When it boils, turn it off after 5 minutes so the veggies will not be overcooked.
Wasn’t that easy?
Serve with steamed brown rice mixed with sweet rice to make it tenderer, or any steamed rice. If your kids don’t like it because of the veggies, give them peanut butter and jelly or let them starve.
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