Laswa Recipe with Shrimp is a nutritious vegetable soup from the Ilocos Region of the Philippines.
The dish is Ilonggo’s favorite popular vegetable soup. A high-fiber, nutrient-dense dish. This vegetable soup has gained popularity based on its origin. In Visayas, it is called “utan bisaya. In Batangas, it is called “bulanglang,” and dinengdeng is from the Ilocos region. In this recipe, we will add shrimp, which pairs perfectly with the flavors of the fresh vegetables and makes the dish more flavorful. To keep the dish healthy, all-purpose seasoning granules to taste are optional. You can add it for taste if desired. Serve hot while the vegetables are still firm enough to consume. Warm, steaming rice is perfect to pair with this beautiful dish.
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Laswa Recipe with Shrimp
Description
Laswa Recipe is a nutritious vegetable soup from the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. The dish is Ilonggo's favorite popular vegetable soup. A high-fiber, nutrient-dense dish. This vegetable soup has gained popularity based on its origin. In Visayas, it is called "utan bisaya. In Batangas, it is called "bulanglang," and dinengdeng is from the Ilocos region. In this recipe, we will add shrimp, which pairs perfectly with the flavors of the fresh vegetables and makes the dish more flavorful. To keep the dish healthy, all-purpose seasoning granules to taste are optional. You can add it for taste if desired. Serve hot while the vegetables are still firm enough to consume. Warm, steaming rice is perfect to pair with this beautiful dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the shrimp, cut the antennae, devein, and keep the shells intact. Wash it and set it aside. Peel, cut, slice, and chop the vegetables and spices for the recipe.
In a large, deep pot, pour in water, turn on the heat, and bring the liquid to a boil over a medium-high flame.
Add the fresh shrimp, let it cook until it turns pinkish, then take it out of the pot. Set it aside for a while.
In the same pot with the liquid, add the kalabasa (squash) and takway ng gabi. Cook for 3 minutes or until the kalabasa is slightly fork-tender.
Add the string beans, okra, and eggplant, and then add the fish sauce. Stir and cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
Note: Add All-purpose seasoning granules or MSG if desired.Add the boiled shrimp, onion slices, alugbati, or any leafy vegetable of your choice. Keep cooking for a couple of minutes or until the vegetable is fully cooked.
Taste it and add salt if needed and adjust the taste according to your preferences.
Turn off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 147kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 175mg59%
- Sodium 881mg37%
- Potassium 480mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.1g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
- Sugars 3.7g
- Protein 22.2g45%
- Calcium 155 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.