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Ensaladang Pako

A crisp Filipino fern salad tossed with sweet tomatoes, red onion, and rich salted duck eggs in a light vinegar dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fiddlehead ferns, trimmed
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 salted duck eggs, wedged
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cane vinegar, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Wash 1 lb trimmed fiddlehead ferns thoroughly in cold water and submerge in ice water for 10 minutes to crisp, then drain well.

  3. 3

    In a large salad bowl, combine 1 lb trimmed fiddlehead ferns, 2 diced ripe tomatoes, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion.

  4. 4

    Pour the vinegar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Top with 2 wedged salted duck eggs and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is Ensaladang Pako low-carb?

A serving of Ensaladang Pako carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Ensaladang Pako contain eggs?

Yes: 2 salted duck eggs, wedged. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ensaladang Pako?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ensaladang Pako?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensaladang Pako just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Ensaladang Pako?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the ferns drops from 1 lb to 1/2 lb; doubled, it is 2 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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