Kinilnat

Kinilnat is a traditional salad originating from the Ilocos region. The salad is made with a variety of vegetables and leafy greens such as string beans, pumpkin blossom, sweet potato tops, chili peppers, eggplants, taro leaves, cabbage, and fern shoots.

The leaves, blossoms, and shoots are typically blanched, mixed, and then dressed with fermented fish condiment known as bagoong or with patis fish sauce. Additional souring ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, calamansi, vinegar, and ground ginger are also often incorporated into this nutritious salad.