Grilled Kesong Puti Sandwich

Make the malunggay paste: In a blender, blend together malunggay, garlic, and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil to form a paste. Season with salt and pepper.

Place tomato and cheese slices on top of 2 bread slices.

Spread malunggay paste on remaining bread slices and place, malunggay side down, on top of tomatoes and cheese.

Brush a panini press or nonstick pan with remaining oil. Grill sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese has softened.

Perk-up tip: Go ahead and add some sun-dried tomatoes into the soup mix while simmering. This will create a more intense flavor.

Substitution tip: You can also sub the kesong puti with gruyère cheese to get a nuttier, sharper taste.