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Ria Elciario-McKeown

Cookbook author of Make It Plant-Based! Filipino

Cookbook author of Make It Plant-Based! Filipino

Ria Elciario-McKeown is a Filipino Canadian writer, recipe developer, and creative producer. At age 12, Ria and her family moved from Manila to Toronto, which ultimately shaped her unique approach to blending contemporary cooking techniques with traditional Filipino cuisine. Her recipes and articles have been published in media outlets such as Food52, The Kitchn, Food Network Canada, and more. When she’s not writing about food, she covers design and culture for various magazines.

Sizzling Mushroom and Tofu Sisig

For the full effect, enjoy over a bed of rice with a pint of cold beer.