The Mango fruit, also called “King of Fruits” in some parts of the world, is grown from the Mangifera Indica tree. A supercharged fruit that boasts of its deliciously sweet unique refreshing flavor. This golden fruit is a crown jewel among summer fruits. An absolute favorite in many dessert categories like ice cream, cakes, smoothies,…
Mang Tomas is a gravy-condiment used in many Filipino dishes as either a dipping sauce, or an added ingredient to the main dish. Some even seeing it as an all purpose sauce. This brand was created in the late 1980’s by Hernan Reyes after purchasing Aling Pitang (the cook’s) lechon sauce recipe that was founded…
Argentina, a brand under Century Pacific Food brand of products from the Philippines. While it’s known in other countries for it’s rich European influence. In the Philippines these are more know for it’s array of canned products like meatloaf, beef loaf, giniling (ground meat), corned chicken and many more cured goods. The brand is said…
The Betel Nut ( Nga nga ) is a seed found inside the fruit of an Areca palm from the Areca Catechu tree (Betel nut tree). These can also be called an Areca nut, commonly eaten by being chewed with the betel nut leaf, but not swallowed. This ‘nut’ has been a significant traditional ‘chewable’…
Lumpia Wrappers are an essential when making the beloved Filipino ‘lumpia’ and ‘turon’. basically the shell that holds up the deliciously savory or if used as a dessert, indulgently sweet fillings. These thin, almost translucent paper like circular wrappers can be found in many Asian dishes. Soft and almost bouncy “spring roll skins” that look and…
Pork Belly literally from the name, is a cut of the pig’s belly, specifically the underside. It does not have any bones and is very popular in Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Danish, Hispanic, and Norwegian cuisine. A versatile part of the pork, the outcome of this part is almost always a tender, juicy, and flavorful…
Ricoa or “Ricoa Chocolate” is a Filipino brand under Commonwealth Foods (Philfood Division) making nostalgic snacks such as Flat Tops and Curly Tops, chocolate or cocoa powder you can use for drinks, baking, with many more other brands of candies and sweets being produced and introduced today. It’s a brand that many Filipinos are so familiar…
The Tokwa in English “Tofu” is a delicate ingredients that is traditionally eaten and used around East and Southeast Asian cuisines. Made of dried soy beans soaked in water, turned into milk, then curbed until it forms into a solid block. This healthy ingredient has a different level of softness from firm, silken, soft, and…
Cornstarch, also called corn flour, maize starch, and many other names is a starch derived from the endosperm of the corn (grain). This dry carbohydrate is well-known as a versatile pantry essential usually used as a thickener for soups and sauces, syrups, and helping crisp up fried food. It even helps create fuffy baked goods….
Breadcrumbs or ‘Breading’ is a kitchen essential that elevate any ordinary dish into crisp perfection. From savory main dishes to crunchy snacks, and even crispier toppings. These depending on its size, dryness, and coarseness can be used in a number of dishes to bring flavor, texture, and structure in a recipe. A useful ingredient in…
