Sili or siling labuyo (red) or siling mahaba (green) is a spice commonly seen in many Filipino dishes, having green and red colored peppers both belonging to the Capsicum frutescens, developed in the Philippines after the columbian exchange. But what can this little spice do to your dishes? Sili or Chillies might not be an…
Vinegar is an ingredient made by fermenting acetic acid, water, and sometimes compounds for added flavorings. Great for simple things like pickling, adding a slight tang or balancing savory dishes, and is even used in baking to stabilize the dessert! For those who love to add a bit of texture into their dish, then vinegar…
Soy Sauce is a dark colored condiment that’s well known to be a staple in many Southeast Asian households. This easy to find seasoning can be used in so many ways, from marinating, broths, dips or sauces, and even in savory-sweet desserts that are popping out recently. But why is soy sauce such a big…
Nata de Coco or coconut gel, is a Filipino delicacy that looks like is a white translucent or opaque chewy jelly made by fermenting coconut water and a bacteria called acetobacter xylinum. This bacteria which helps form the coconut water into a gel like substance, making it firm but still chewy. After it’s formed it…
