Malunggay pandesal is a nutritious twist on the Filipino breakfast classic. Make it in Japan using moringa powder.

What is malunggay pandesal

Malunggay pandesal is the classic Filipino bread roll with moringa added, giving it a green color and extra nutrients.

Recipe with moringa powder

Mix moringa powder into your pandesal dough (about a tablespoon per batch) along with the usual flour, yeast, sugar, and milk.

Tips for baking in Japan

In Japan, strong bread flour (強力粉) works well; adjust water slightly as moringa powder absorbs moisture.

For Filipinos in Japan, malunggay brings back the taste of home — now easy to keep as moringa powder and tea grown in Okinawa.

This is nutritional information and not medical advice.

Japan HonZen Farm (日本本然農園) in Okinawa grows moringa using natural methods — no pesticides and no chemical fertilizers.

Where to get Okinawa malunggay in Japan

HonZen’s Okinawa-grown moringa (malunggay) powder, tea, and oil are pesticide-free and delivered nationwide. See our guide on where to buy malunggay in Japan.