The Sugarcane plant ( scientific name Saccharum officinarum), is a tall perennial grass of the Poaceae family, used in the production of sugar. Native to Southeast Asia, this tropical water intensive crop that stays in the soil for a whole year, these are used not only for sugar production, these are turned into drinks, syrups,…
In the last few years, many alternatives to cow milk and other dairy products have come out. However, almond milk has easily become the talk of the town. Whether it is lactose-avoiders, vegans or culinary enthusiasts, people worldwide are turning to almond milk because of its mild flavor and rich texture that works with almost…
Glutinous rice or in Tagalog ‘Malagkit Rice’ went from a simple common component in Southeast and East Asian dishes to a worldwide superstar. Following the health trends and diet culture. There are a lot of factors on why many have decided to try out and use glutinous rice, from wanting to be more healthy, because…
Purple Yam is a delightful ingredient for the eyes and taste buds. This pretty purple colored starchy root crop also known as ‘Ube’ or “Dioscorea alata’ is not only desired for its warm vanilla-like taste and added coloring that makes everything look good. These are also a good source of vitamins, carbohydrates, and potassium. There’s…
Corn Flour is flour made of ‘maize’ or ‘corn’ that comes from the dried corn kernels grinded until it turns into powder. A whole grain finely milled flour that includes the whole kernel-grain meaning that it also includes the bran and the germ. While it does have similarities to ‘cornstarch’ both being made of corn…
All Purpose Flour is an ‘all around’ versatile type of medium-gluten flour thus the name it’s given. Made of hard or soft protein wheat flour, or a mix of both. Typically used in cooking and baking almost all goods like breads, pancakes, cakes, pies, as a thickener, or batter for frying. This ingredient has been…
Banana Ketchup is sometimes spelled as ‘Banana Catsup’ or called tomato-banana sauce by some. A Unique and popular Philippine-made ‘ketchup’ with fruit condiment made of bananas, with or without tomatoes, vinegar, soy sauce, spices, sugar and or more depending on the brand. It typically has a yellow reddish-brown color but is more so processed and…
Oyster Sauce, is a richly umami and savory sweet sauce – is made by boiling oysters with sugar, and salt. Repeatedly boiling until the oyster juices have caramelized, thickened with cornstarch, with many other ingredients added to create and preserve this thick brown molasses colored condiment. While this can be made from home, it’s more…
Rice Flour is dry white or brown rice (uncooked rice) finely milled into powder. Used in many traditional main dishes and desserts especially in Asian cuisine. These are often used as a thickening agent, for frying, traditional desserts, and in the past few years, a common gluten substitute to wheat flour. Though it might need…
Quickmelt Cheese from the Philippine brand ‘Magnolia’ thus its other name “Magnolia Quickmelt Cheese” is a cheese that has been processed throughpasteurizing milk solids and high-grade cheddar. This combination creates a delightfully excellent creamy cheese that gives you a wonderfully smooth, gooey texture in just seconds. This product can be found sold at supermarkets, groceries,…
