Dinengdeng

Also known as abraw and inabraw, dinengdeng is a traditional soup-like dish that's primarily made with a wide array of vegetables. It originates from the Ilocos region. The dish is typically prepared by boiling water in a pot, seasoning it with bagoong fish sauce, and then adding the vegetables, followed by fried or grilled fish on top, if desired. The vegetables used in dinegdeng most commonly include jute leaves, marunggay leaves, bitter melon leaves and fruits, alakon blossoms, amaranth leaves, calabaza squash and leaves, sweet potatoes, gourds, string beans, chili peppers, banana blossoms, okra, eggplant, corn, lima beans, mushrooms, taro, and yams. Before serving, dinengdeng can be topped with fish such as tilapia or bangus.