Salted Black Beans

Salted Black Beans

Salted Black Beans or Fermented Black Beans, also called “Tausi” in the Philippines 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…

Garlic Buttered Mussels
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Garlic Buttered Mussels

Garlic buttered mussels is a savory, aromatic Filipino seafood dish made of pre-cooked mussels and then flavored with garlic, butter, oyster sauce, salt and pepper. This dish makes for an impressive appetizer, for drinking, or get togethers. This garlic buttered mussels showcases the perfect balance of garlic, butter, and the ocean’s bounty-mussels. Best when super…

Cilantro

Cilantro

Cilantro is a delicate herb used to add color, fragrance, and a subtle citrusy flavor to a variety of dishes. The most popular uses are in salads, salsa, as a garnish and more. A versatile herb that many people either love or hate, this flat leaf spice-herb has a lot of benefits to those willing…

Dynamite Lumpia – A Crunchy, Spicy, Filipino Snack
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Dynamite Lumpia – A Crunchy, Spicy, Filipino Snack

Dynamite Lumpia is a Filipino fried spring roll that packs a very spicy punch! Popular as Pinoy party snack. The name “Dynamite” reflects the spicy nature of this dish due to the use of green chilies, which can pack a considerable amount of heat, the chili is filled with pork, onions, garlic, carrots, flavored with…

Fish Escabeche –  A Colorfully Flavorful Fish Dish

Fish Escabeche – A Colorfully Flavorful Fish Dish

Fish escabeche is a flavorful dish made of crispy yet tender fried fish and doused with a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce made of vinegar, sugar and soy sauce. This zesty sauce incorporates colorful vegetables like bell peppers and carrots, giving the dish it’s bright appearance. Fish Escabeche is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s…

Pork Belly Steak – Juicy, Flavorful, and Tender

Pork Belly Steak – Juicy, Flavorful, and Tender

Pork Belly Steak is a delectable dish made from thick slices of pork belly marinated and simmered in a savory sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper and calamansi juice. Following the traditional Beef Steak or Bistek Tagalog, this recipe uses pork belly for its rich, succulent meat and layers of melt-in-your-mouth fat. Pork Belly…

Cheesy Tuna Lumpia – An Instant Crispy Flavorful Snack
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Cheesy Tuna Lumpia – An Instant Crispy Flavorful Snack

Cheesy Tuna Lumpia is a quick modern twist inspired from the Classic Pork-Vegetable Filipino lumpia. In this version, all you need is filling made of canned tuna, onion, garlic, eggs and cheese, wrapped in a lumpia wrapper. Fried into crisp golden bars. A treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from being a simple afternoon snack,…

Lanzones

Lanzones

Lanzones or also called “Lansium parasitisum”,”Longkong” or ”Langsat”. Is a sweet, slightly tart, and juicy fruit grown throughout Southeast Asia. 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…