Hey everyone! I hope you had a good long weekend. :)
I usually buy groceries during weekend and make sure I have everything I need for the rest of the following week. Let me share what I think are must-haves in a vegetarian kitchen and what I buy at the supermarket.
A vegetarian kitchen should never be without herbs and spices. I like the brand McCormick but feel free to explore other brands. They are available at any supermarket.
basil
oregano
bay leaf
black pepper
cayenne pepper
chili powder
cinnamon
cumin
garlic
marjoram
nutmeg
rosemary
cumin
garlic
marjoram
nutmeg
rosemary
sage
thyme
turmeric
thyme
turmeric
ginger
These are what I have in my kitchen. There are other spices and herbs but these are the ones I frequently use. I just buy the others when I need them for a special recipe.
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Tofu! Tofu! Tofu!
Tofu is a vegetarian staple that you cannot be without. I usually buy 1.5 kilos of tofu weekly. This is also a good source of protein, something that non-vegetarians always ask about. Price of tofu can range from 25php-50php per 500gms depending on the brand.
You will notice that there is silken tofu, which is primarily being used in broths and soups (miso soup, anyone?)
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There is also firm tofu, which I use mostly to replace meat for almost everything.
Oh, and yes, I love taho too!
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Fruits, Vegetables, and Beans
My favorites are mangoes, avocados, bananas, and tomatoes. They are usually cheap when in season. There are a lot of other fruits you can choose from but these are my top favorites for many reasons:
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The vegetables and beans I usually get are:
labanos (radish)
mongo (mung)
talong (eggplant)
gabi (taro)
malunggay leaves (moringa, horse radish)
sitaw (string beans)
sweet pea
kalabasa (squash)
sibuyas (onions)
chickpeas
blackbeans
patatas (potatoes)
mushrooms
broccoli
celery
lettuce
Other vegetables I buy are usually for special dishes like asparagus and spinach.
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Rice! What is a pinoy meal without rice? I go for the usual white rice but brown rice is also available in the supermarket for at least 45php/kilo.
I am still in the process of learning how to make vegetarian sushi and that will require Japanese rice. 70php/kilo at the supermarket.
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Other grocery items you may consider buying:
pasta (check the ingredients because some may contain eggs)
condiments and sauces (soy sauce, vinegar, tomato sauce)
dairy products (substitutes are available for vegans)
pancake mix (watch out for egg solid ingredient)
cereals (Kellogg's Frosties has the label 'Vegetarian')
Share what you have in your kitchen too. :)
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