- 1/2 kilo fresh bihon
- 2 pieces tokwa squares, cut in strips and fried
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup cut cauliflower
- 1 cup sliced green beans (chicharo may be used instead)
- 1/4 cup chopped kinchay
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crushed garlic
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 1 raw egg beaten
- 1/4 cup atsuwete water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, dissolved in little water
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup ground peanuts
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
Procedure
- Saute onions in small amount of oil.
- Add the tokwa (hard soybean curd), cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots.
- Season with 1 tablespoon salt.
- Cook till vegetables are tender but not over-cooked.
- Remove from fire and add the kinchay. Set aside.
- Dip fresh bihon in boiling water, drain and put in a platter. Keep hot.
Make Sauce:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil
- Brown the garlic till golden brown.
- Remove garlic from oil, leaving a small amount in oil.
- Add the atsuwete water, water, soy sauce, and let boil.
- Add salt to taste.
- Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of water and stir in the boiling mixture.
- Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beaten egg.
How to Serve:
- Place the bihon on a plate, then the sauce, then top with the cooked vegetables.
- Sprinkle on top the ground peanuts and the browned garlic and chopped green onions.
- Serve with sliced lemon. Makes 6 to 8 servings.