Pinakbet Tagalog (Filipino Succotash)
seared halibut / crab fat / coconut squash purée / adlai rice / sitaw / okra / cilantro oil
This dish, inspired by succotash, is veggie forward consisting primarily of corn, beans, and lots of nightshades. It combines grains with legumes for a high protein, nutritious meal. This version featured a beautiful halibut sourced locally by our purveyor northwestbounty with a hint of Filipino flair.
🍚 adlai rice (add-lye): tall grain-bearing perennial tropical plant of the family Poaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a great source of energy, complex carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, and minerals. Its complex carb count is lower than white and brown rice so you can eat lots of it 💥 it’s a great rice alternative and has a slight nutty flavor.
💚 sitaw (see-tau): is a varietal of string green bean. The difference between sitaw and haricot verts is that haricot verts are more of French green beans that are imported whereas sitaw is more ...