Katutubo Thursday: Celebrating Another Solar Return with Vegan Mushroom Pasta and Aubergine Fritters PLUS a Birthday Promo! | Amrey’s Kitchen™

Published on 3 July 2025 at 08:08

Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Aubergine Fritters

 

Another Solar Return.

 

 

The last year was quite interesting. A lot of learning and transformations… and relocations too!

 

With a multitude of kitchen setups, I am truly humbled and honoured to be able to continuously whip up mindfully crafted dishes.

 

Love and Gratitude Birthday Promo

 

To celebrate this year’s Solar Return, you can enjoy Amrey’s Kitchen™ Sambal Oelek for only PHP 200 per jar. That’s a PHP 20 discount.

Yes, this is my birthday gift to all of you lovelies!

 

 

Promo runs for the whole month of July 2025. So, what are you waiting for? Place your orders NOW, because Amrey’s Kitchen™ Sambal Oelek makes any dish taste even better!

 

Certified Noodlic

 

 

If you’ve been frequenting my blog, you’re aware about my amorous connection with noodles. Although I’ve been consuming rice quite a lot since I got here in Mindanao, noodles and pasta will always be on top of the list for my carbohydrates. Followed by bread, then rice. Haha. But hey, change is the only constant in this world, so I might sing a different song some day. LOL.

 

And noodles and pasta (long) both symbolize longevity. It is considered a celebratory ingredient, especially in Asian countries. So, what best way to celebrate another year on earth, ei?

 

For the Love of Mushrooms

 

 

Mushrooms are considered a full protein source. So if you’re intending to switch to a #vegan diet, or give veganism a go, stock up on this power-packed humble ingredient. Most mushroom varieties fall under the yin (cooling) category in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is essential in clearing heat in the body. Aside from its awe-mazing health benefits, mushrooms in general symbolize longevity, immortality, prosperity, good luck, strong relationships, and resilience. It also symbolizes regeneration and transformation, based on its appearance after rain, representing rebirth and renewal.

 

I am no mushroom meister by any means; however, years in the kitchen backed by research, it is a no-brainer as to why I fell in love with this fungi! My first mushroom exposure was button mushrooms. Later on, I got to know oyster, wood ear, straw, portobello, king oyster, enoki, shimeji, shiitake, and lion’s mane. Eventually, shiitake became a staple in my pantry.

 

Oh, how I love thee. LOL.

 

Life is But a Cycle

 

Although I’ve been preferring noodles over pasta and using shiitake a whole lot in my recipes as of late, I could not help but pay homage to my early 20s love affair with pasta and straw mushrooms. Life is but a cycle after all. So, I decided to use long pasta and this specific mushroom variety for this recipe. Another #quickandeasy to prepare #vegan pasta dish to add to your pasta recipe collection. Because who does not need another ‘go-to’ pasta recipe, ei? 

 

 

Hail to all certified #noodlic out there.

 

This Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Aubergine Fritters will wow not just your taste buds, but those who you share this with. #mindfuleating and #conveniencecooking made deliciously easy with Amrey’s Kitchen™ Vegan Mushroom Soup Mix, Vegan Butter, and Himalayan Garlic Salt.

 

Feel free to use your pasta and mushroom of choice, though. 

 

Sharing is Loving

 

LOVE is our very essence, and I’ve been spreading LOVE with #amapolism for decades. Sharing knowledge and information is something I hold dear. 

 

And since it’s Katutubo Thursday, time to increase our word bank with some Katutubo 101.

 

banyuhay - metamorphosis/transformation

kaarawan - birthday

handog - treat, promo, gift, present

pagbabago - change

palagian - constant

pansit - noodles

tinapay/pan - bread

kanin - cooked rice

hingutan - vegan/vegetarian

kabute - mushroom

bawang/ahos - garlic

mantika - cooking oil

mantikilyang hingutan - vegan butter

tubig/danum - water

 

 

Happy Birthday to all July babies! May you continue to nurture those you hold dear the way you know how! Of course, whipping up this recipe is highly suggested. LOL. 

 

Share photos of your version of this Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Aubergine Fritters on IG @amreyskitchen (#amreyskitchen #amapolism #katutubo101 #BaybayinPoatHindiAlibata #mindfuleating). Remember, sharing is loving. Let’s keep spreading LOVE with Amrey’s Kitchen™ mindfully crafted creations and recipes!

 

Happy cooking, lovelies! #mettalove

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