Here's a creamy and delicious Menudong Gulay recipe that is easy to cook, vegan, and perfect for a healthy meal. This is an easy Filipino vegetable dish that can be served as a main course or side dish.
If you love this recipe, you’ll also enjoy our Ginataang Kalabasa and Pinakbet—two more tasty and wholesome Filipino favorites.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Menudong Gulay, also known as Menudong Tagalog or Menudong Nagcarlan, is a vegan version of the delicious Filipino Menudo recipe.
This vegan stew mixture is made with sauteed vegetables. It has all the ingredients with great nutrients we need, instead of the usual tomato-based sauce.
The Story Behind Menudong Gulay
Menudong Gulay is the plant-based twist on the classic Menudo in the Philippines. The dish was usually made with pork. But with this version, vegetarians have a way to enjoy the same rich, savory flavors without sacrificing their health or values.
Where Menudong Gulay Comes From
Menudo has Spanish roots. But Filipinos made it with their own ingredients and flavors.
When is this Dish Typically Enjoyed?
Menudong Gulay is an everyday dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s also a popular choice during the Lenten season because many Filipinos avoid meat. You’ll often find it served during cozy weekend meals at home or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Vegetable oil
- Sweet onion
- Garlic
- Vegan luncheon meat (I get mine at Sprouts)
- Potatoes
- Chayote
- Green beans
- Carrots
- Vegetarian oyster mushroom sauce
- Vegetable broth / water
- Crunchy peanut butter
- All-purpose cream
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
Sauté the Base
1. In a hot skillet over low heat, add vegetable oil.
2. Sauté sliced garlic and onions for 2 minutes.
Add Vegan Meat and Veggies
3. Increase the heat to medium and add the diced vegan luncheon meat. Cook until browned on all sides.
4. Add potatoes, chayote, green beans, carrots, and oyster mushroom sauce. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
Simmer the Sauce
5. Add vegetable broth and chunky peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes on low.
Add Cream and Seasoning
6. Add all-purpose cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Season with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve
8. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Swap vegan luncheon meat for tofu, tempeh, or mushrooms. It gives a more natural protein. - Variation
Instead of all-purpose cream, use coconut milk for a nuttier, tropical flavor. - Mistake to Avoid
Avoid overcooking the vegetables—let them stay slightly crisp to keep the dish fresh and vibrant. - Storage Tips
- This dish keeps well for 2–3 days in the refrigerator. It doesn’t stand up well if put in the freezer due to the creamy sauce.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container and separately from the veggies. This will keep the texture intact when reheating.
FAQs
Menudong Gulay
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sweet onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- ½ cup vegan luncheon meat diced
- 1 cup potatoes cut into medium cubes
- ½ cup chayote cut into medium cubes
- ½ cup green beans chopped
- ½ cup carrots cut into medium cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster mushroom sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Sauté the Base
- In a hot skillet over low heat, add vegetable oil.
- Sauté sliced garlic and onions for 2 minutes.
Add Vegan Meat and Veggies
- Increase the heat to medium and add the diced vegan luncheon meat. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add potatoes, chayote, green beans, carrots, and oyster mushroom sauce. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
Simmer the Sauce
- Add vegetable broth and chunky peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes on low.
Add Cream and Seasoning
- Add all-purpose cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Need a comforting dinner after a tiring day? Menudong Gulay is the creamy dish you need - ready to warm your heart with every bite.
Lainey says
Lainey! This tasted amazing!! Love how easy this was to make and all purpose cream made it even better I think!
Sweet says
Yey! Menudoooooooo! I love this version, especially since it's vegan hehehhe