Vegetable version 2.0

Tired of eating meatballs? Here is the new trend for vegetarians out there- “vegie ball” short for vegetable balls. The most affordable yet so nutritious and delicious recipe is now in the market.

“Ate Jenny’s Store” located in Bagong Nayon II Antipolo City, was the first to make the most successful recipe very here in Antipolo. For only one peso each, each, you can now experience the pleasure brougt by vegie balls in every bite especially when it’s partnered by spice vinegar.

Vegie ball is the best seller to the students. For its unique taste that leave an impact to the consumers.

“Simple amazing” Marie, a Grade 2 student said.

“I can eat this everyday without worryin my health” Shiela, Fourth year high school studeny uttered.

We conducted a survey to know what would customers preffer to eat between meatballs, “kwek-kwek” and vegie ball with 60 respondents, survey shows, that 30 persons or 50% preffer to eat vegie balls, 20 persons preffer to eat “kwek-kwek” and 10 persons preffer the meatballs. Respondents were mostly composed of students and teachers.

Jenny Martinez, owner of “Ate Jenny’s Store” does’nt expect that the common and so easy to made wegie ball will become a trend to those students and teachers who will pass by her store. She started opening a small store and sell “palamig”, “kwek-kwek” and fish balls. But as time passes by, many competitors came out that’s why she decided to create a unique poduct and she come up with vegie ball. Ate Jenny announced that the best seller vegie ball will have its new flavors. First is the Bangus flavor, Pineapple Tilapia flavor and Longganisa flavor.

I, as her loyal consumer of vegie ball and “kwek-kwek” she shared her recipe with me.

First, prepare all the ingredients:

¼ of flour

3 pieces of carrots (cut into thin strips)

2 pieces of potatoes (cut into thin strips)

Malunggay leaf (crumbed)

Salt and pepper to taste

Water

Cooking oil

For the procedure:

1.       In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (maluggay,potatoes,carrots,salt and pepper) mix well then pour 1 ½ cups of water , gradually mix well until they were combined and its gets a smooth texture.

2.       Using two spoons form the mixure into a round shape.

3.       In a hot pan with oil,deep fry for 1-2 minutes (don’t overcook the vegie ball)

4.       Remove the fried vegie ball and serve with spice vinegar on the side.

You can also made you own vegie ball on your home! It is perfect for breakfast, merienda and viand for your lunch and dinner. If your family wants some flavor you can choose from Bangus flavor, Pineapple Tilapia flavor and Longganisa flavor.

For Bangus Flavor

Steamed boneless bangus (chopped)

Carrots (cut into strips) (it depends)

Potatoes (cut into strips)

Malunggay (crumbed)

Cooking oil

Water

Salt and pepper to taste

For the procedure

1.      Steam the bangus until the meat gets juicy.

2.      Chopped the meat of the fish.

3.      In a bowl combine flour,potatoes,malunggay, salt and pepper to taste mix them gradually and add 2 cups of water then mix it until uit becomes gooey.

4.      Using two spoons, form the mixture into a round shape.

5.      In a hot pan with oil, deep fry the mixture until it was cooked (remember that do not overcook the dish)

For Pineapple Tilapia flavor

Steamed tilapia ( separate the bone )

Carrots (cut into thin strips)

Potatoes (thin strips)

Malunggay leaf (Dried and crumbed)

Cooking oil

Water

Salt and pepper

Pineapple juice

For the procedure

1.      Steam the tilapia and separate the bone then chopped.

2.      In a bowl, mix flour,potatoes,carrots,malunggay leaf,chopped tilapia,water,1 can of pineapple juice,salt and pepper mix them well until it becomes gooey.

3.      Using two spoons, form the mixture into a round shape and set aside.

4.      In a hot pan, deep fry the mixture until it was cooked.

For Longganisa flavor

Longganisa (fried and chopped)

Carrots (thin strips)

Potatoes (thin strips)

Malunggay leaf (dried and crumbed)

Cooking Oil

Water

Salt and pepper to taste

For the procedure

1 . Fry the longganisa then chopped and set aside

2. In a bowl, mix flour,malunggay,potatoes,carrots,chopped longganisa,water, salt and pepper to taste until it becomes gooey.

3. Using two spoons,form the mixture into a circle then deep fry.

Success only needs patience, hardwork, faith and courage. Just like Ate Jenny because of her hardwork she improve her life that bring her to success- vegie ball.