The galunggong fish or the blue mackerel scad, round scad, maachili or shortfin scad. Is a staple fish in the Philippines. A very relevant fish that the price of the round scad is said to be the barometer of the Philippine’s economy. Some even joke that this should be the Philippines’ national fish. Affordable, flavorful,…
Star Anise or the dried fruit of an “Illicium Verum” is an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China and Northeast of Vietnam. More familiarly known for its dried form of pods sometimes with seeds inside, connecting in the middle to form a star-shaped spice with a distinct slightly bitter and sweet licorice flavor. You’ll likely…
Cabbage is a deliciously versatile leafy vegetable that is rich in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that very much helps with gut health. This vegetable belongs under the ‘Brassica Oleracea’ species that makes them a relative to kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and the cauliflower. Grows the whole year round and goes along with many savory…
Lye water also known as ‘lime water’ or ‘alkaline solution’, is an ingredient made from alkaline water and sodium carbonate (baking soda). A key ingredient that gives dishes that familiar chewy texture that noodles and some breads like pretzels and bagels have, it also adds a yellowish tint. This caustic liquid is only used in…
Glutinous Rice Flour is flour made from short or long grain sticky white rice milled to a fine powder. A versatile ingredient used in many traditional and modern Asian dishes, as well as an easy to find gluten-free flour alternative. Unlike rice flour, these gives the dish a chewy texture that can be used to…
Sinigang na Hipon is a refreshingly Sour Filipino Shrimp Soup made with fresh shrimps, cooked with kangkong, string beans, tomatoes, okra and radish. Simmered in a sour soup base made with water, sinigang mix, tomatoes, onion, green chilies and fish sauce. This sinigang shirmp dish instantly warms up not just your tummy but also your…
Green Onions also known as ‘Scallions’ or ‘Spring Onions’ have a crisp texture and a mild onion-like taste, typically used as a seasoning, in soups and stews, salads, as a garnish for a pop of color in a variety of dishes, or using the small white bulbs of the scallions as an onion substitute. A…
Sarciadong Galunggong is a deliciously savory Filipino dish made of tender yet crispy fried galunggong fish, floating in a rich tangy sauce made from fresh tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, egg and salt. This classic Filipino dish is like a comforting hug for your taste buds, inviting you to savor every bite. This Sarciadong galunggong recipe…
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…
