comment icon 50 more comments The bad news is that grocery shopping in the Philippines has become un-fun. It started out being kind of fun because everything was new and exciting. Every time I saw something familiar, like Corn Flakes or PB&Co Peanut Butter or Laughing Cow Cheese (seriously, who is deciding on the imported foods list here?), I would do a happy dance and take a picture and buy all of it. It was also fun to buy new and exotic things, like real coconuts and Milo cereal and milk in a box. But then it wasn’t fun because1. It was superrrr slowwwww,2. I couldn’t find things like cilantro. ANYWHERE. I almost gave up. But to make a long story short, I found some! It has a sneaky name here in the Philippines: Yansoy. Except sometimes, at some stores, it’s called Wansoy. Who knows. I bought every package in the store. I pureed it all into a sauce and downed it with a few tostadas on the side. And it was so good. So fresh tasting and cooling and good, because that’s what cilantro is like. You guys? Let’s be healthy and bake these black bean tostadas. I’ve done enough frying lately. And as long as we’re going down this road, let’s make these vegetarian because it’s easier + deliciouser. And now that they’ve gotten so healthy, let’s eat all of them. Today. Update! For all my blended stuff, I always have the best results with my new Blendtec Designer Series Blender. If you’re in the market for a new grown up blender, this has your name all over it. Oh what I wouldn’t give for some salty, crumbly, white Cotija cheese. Maybe my mom could send me some in a refrigerated box. Right, mom? Right. 4.7 from 7 reviews Other topping ideas: Cotija cheese, lime wedges, salsa, ranch dressing (just sayin), or roasted corn or peppers. Nutrition information does not include any oil. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links.
