(SPOT.ph) Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, who also serves as dean of the De La Salle University College of Law, announced in June that he would be running in the 2022 elections. He's also jumped on the TikTok train where, aside from sharing legal advice in a very layman-friendly way, he occasionally shows his more personal side, like posting a recipe for cauli-rice which he served on the side with bangus.
"I’ve stopped eating regular rice for years, ever since I stopped smoking which was around four or five ago," Diokno shared in a Zoom call on August 31 with Summit Media. He also says that as part of the challenge, his eating habits have changed: "I do [intermittent fasting], so I avoid eating in the morning. Usually my first meal is around lunchtime or 1 in the afternoon, and my last meal is generally 7 in the evening." And though he used to loved snacking "especially at night," he now avoids making it a habit, though he does go for different kinds of nuts when the hankering strikes.
But from time to time, Diokno still goes for more indulgent "treat" meals via food delivery. "I try to confine it to weekends," he shares. "Usually during the week, I cook if I can." Here's a rundown of the go-to eats he orders, plus our top picks on where to get them.
Check out the "treat" meals that Chel Diokno usually gets delivered:
Shawarma (Probably) From Uncle Moe's
Diokno shares that he loves good ol' Uncle Moe's Shawarma Hub. But he admits the name of the specific dish he orders escapes him: "Ano ba 'yon. Para siyang shawarma, I guess... that type, I love that."
As you can guess from their name, Uncle Moe's Shawarma Hub is famous for shawarma, and they make it a couple different ways. The Beef Shawarma (P200) features flavor-packed chunks of beef and veggies in a wrap, but those who prefer poultry can go for the Chicken Shawarma (P200). You can get them in rice plates, too.
For orders, find Uncle Moe's Shawarma Hub on GrabFood or Foodpanda. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Our pick: Aside from Uncle Moe's take, another great-tasting shawarma dish to try is the Shawarma Tray from online seller Musha Shawarma. Think classic shawarma rice, but with the flavors turned up to bold new heights—well-seasoned meat, crisp lettuce, juicy roasted tomatoes, earthy grilled onions, java rice, and two sauces on the side. Take your pick between the Beef (P880/regular, P1,760/large), Chicken (P800/regular, P1,600/large), and Beef and Chicken (P1,680/large) versions, and hit up their Instagram DMs or send them a text to order.
For orders, send a message to Musha Shawarma on Instagram or contact 0945-176-1240.
Singaporean Cuisine, or Laksa to be Specific
Diokno shares that he's a huge fan of laksa—a.k.a. the classic noodle soup that's famous across different countries in Southeast Asia. The Singaporean version is known for having a seafood soup base that's creamy from coconut milk and aromatic from spices.
Our pick: There are a couple of good places that deliver in the Metro—Bugis Singapore Street Food makes a hearty Singapore Laksa (P250) with rice noodles, eight assorted balls, beansprouts, and a hard-boiled egg in a heady coconut-based soup. The Grid's Babu is also known for their Classic Laksa (P395); it's got got prawns, squid, fishcakes, tofu, and a boiled egg in a bold coconut-curry soup base.
Check out our top picks for where to order laksa in Manila.
Spicy Food and Bicolano Fare
Diokno shares his fondness for food that gets your tongue burning. "I am inclined to eating spicy food. I love spicy food," he says. "So if I have access for example to food from Bicol, [like] laing... I like that too." Bicol is indeed hailed for their many signatures that deliver a good dose of heat, and laing—the dish of taro leaves (and often, meat) cooked in coconut milk with siling labuyo and other aromatics—is a great example of that.
Our pick: Online seller Bulalay makes a stellar, creamy-meets-aromatic Laing (starts at P150/200 grams) that you can order by messaging them on Facebook or Instagram. It's the kind that'll have you eating heaps of rice—though, really, why not have it with cauli-rice, Chel Diokno-style?
For orders, send a message to Bulalay Laing on Facebook or Instagram.
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