Food being delicious and savory is quite common in describing gourmet dishes but can the same be said about Superfoods? These food types are not so popular when it comes to flavor but on the otherhand, they have other benefits such as cancer fighting properties and nutrients that prevent heart disease. If you wonder why they’re easily called “superfoods”, it’s simply because they are able to do more than just alleviate hunger. According to research superfoods are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and phytochemicals that nourish your body.

This nutrition month, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is excited to share recipes that will make your July jam packed with flavorful experiences without compromising the nutritional value of every meal. If there was a match-made-in-heaven experience in getting the right amount of nutrients while at the same time enjoying such flavorful dishes, it would definitely be the pairing of superfoods and the umami flavor, which is one of the basic five tastes, that includes sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Umami is a Japanese word that translates to a delicious savory taste. Oftentimes, it is described as a meaty and savory deliciousness that deepens the flavor of every bite.

Luckily here in the country, these superfoods are easy to find, convenient to grow, and readily available anywhere. Considering that here in the Philippines, there is always a local store or sari-sari store that carry them as products. Examples of these superfoods found locally are moringa leaves or known locally as malunggay, guava, or bayabas, calamansi, sitaw, pomelo or suha among many others.

With all these superfoods found ready and available locally, there’s just no excuse not to live a life where you’re not able to Eat Well and Live Well. Just be sure that you are well stocked with these superfoods!

Here are some recipes you can use for your next family meal, baon at work, or even just a simple dish preparation to satisfy your random cravings.

Those who love the Chinese restaurant staple orange chicken or lemon chicken are in for a treat with this recipe! You can begin with your sliced tofu cubes as you coat them with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure to coat all sides! That will ensure that perfect crunch! Afterwards, you may now concoct your special orange sauce by heating cooking oil and sautéing the garlic. Add orange juice and our SARSAYA® OYSTER SAUCE, give it a whisk until well incorporated. Add cornstarch and water mixture to thicken sauce and set aside.

Now we make our tofu crispy! In a deep pan, heat oil and deep fry coated tofu cubes until crunchy. Finally, we mix cooked tofu onto the orange saucepan. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Then transfer this perfect meat alternative dish onto a serving plate and enjoy!