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Foolproof Kamatis Bagoong

This rich and savory vegan Filipino condiment is made with tomatoes, salted black beans, and coconut cream. It’s an easy plant-based alternative to traditional bagoong that pairs perfectly with rice and vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted black beans
  • 8–10 medium ripe red tomatoes chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped, with some reserved for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • water as needed
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • First, chop the tomatoes and red onion, then mince the garlic.
  • Set aside a small amount of the tomatoes and onion for cooking later.

Blend the Bagoong Mixture

  • Next, add the salted black beans, most of the tomatoes, garlic, and onion to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth and thick.

Cook the Tomatoes

  • Then, add a small amount of water to a pan over medium heat and add the reserved tomatoes and onion.
  • Cook until the tomatoes are soft and slightly mushy.

Add the Bagoong Mixture

  • After that, pour the blended black bean mixture into the pan, then stir in the coconut cream.
  • Cook for 3–5 minutes so the flavors come together.

Season and Serve

  • Then season with salt and black pepper, and add a little water if you want a thinner consistency.
  • Finally, turn off the heat and serve with rice or vegetables!
Serving: 1gCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1641IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

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