Kulawo

Kulawo
Alternative namesMinanok
CourseMain course, side dish
Place of originThe Philippines
Serving temperatureWarm
Main ingredientsCoconut milk, banana blossom/eggplant, red onion, salt, black pepper, vinegar
VariationsKulawong talong, kulawong puso ng saging
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Kulawo is a Filipino salad made with either minced banana blossoms (kulawong puso ng saging) or grilled eggplant (kulawong talong) cooked in coconut milk which distinctively is extracted from grated coconut meat toasted on live coals. It is a pre-colonial dish originating from the provinces of Laguna and Quezon. Kulawo is a type of kilawin and ginataan. It is fully vegan and has a unique smoky taste sometimes compared to smoked meat or fish dishes.