Author: Yummy

Misua or “Wheat Vermicelli” are very thin and fragile white noodles commonly found in Chinese cuisine. Originating from Fujian, China, these are made from wheat flour and eggs and are often added into soups and stews namely in misua soup plus the choice of vegetable or meat like patola (ribbed loofah) or meatballs. These are…

Turmeric, a common spice, known for its ginger-like taste and bright orange color. An important ingredient in many cuisines and dishes, especially curry. But these aren’t only used to add some flavor into the dish, these are considered an ingredient of traditional medicine. Known for its medicinal uses because of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties…

White sesame seeds are small and flat pear shaped seeds with a white-creamy tan-like color. Commonly used in sweet or savory dishes or as a topping in most Asian dishes. This ingredient used as is, toasted, crushed, grounded or made into oil, all added into a number of dishes. Aside from making flavorful dishes, sesame…

Palm sugar is a traditional or rather healthier alternative type of sweetener. Derived from the sap of any type of palm tree sometimes depending on the type of palm, like coconut palms. These are less sweet and have a mild caramel flavor, often seen as the healthier alternative to refined sugars and are mostly found…

Salted Black Beans or Fermented Black Beans are small salty and savory black beans that are often associated with fermented soy bean pastes. Instead of being a paste though these are preserved as a whole bean that has been softened by salt. These black beans are often cleaned then preserved with salt or sometimes brine…

Cilantro is a delicate herb used to add color, fragrance, and a subtle citrusy flavor into many cuisines. A herb that many people either love or hate, this flat leaf spice-herb has a lot of benefits to those willing to add these into their diet. Some examples include reducing the risk of diabetes, seizures, obesity,…

Chicken Feet is a delicacy eaten in a lot of countries. While it does not look appealing to some, it does bring a lot of health benefits to the table. This popular ingredient is often cooked, braised, steamed, turned into soup or stews, and fried. The feet are cleaned of the outer layering of skin…

Lanzones or also called “Lansium parasitisum”,”Longkong” or ”Langsat”. Is grown throughout Southeast Asia. Is a tropical fruit associated with the Philippines whose province in Camiguin has created a special holiday or rather festival to honor and celebrate its harvest. Though it just barely began its domination in the global market, this potato looking fruit has…

Tamarind is a tropical fruit that may not be the prettiest or fanciest fruit, but this brown shelled ingredient is favored by many for being a sweet sour taste that just wakes you up, and adds that extra ‘oomph’ to the dish making it livelier. Plus adding so much health benefits as well. These are…