Alugbati
Alugbati is one of the most popular vegetables in western visayas, particularly in the province of Iloilo. It can be grown also in other parts of the country.
The young and tender leaves of alugbati are cooked with other vegetables such or with eggplant, squash, mongo or with meat, dried fish, and shrimps.
Basella alba and Basella rubra are species of alugbati which were introduced into the country and believed to have come from Tropical Asia. Basella alba is the white variety while Basella rubra is the red variety. Continue reading “Alugbati”