Rambutan (scientific name Nephelium lappaceum) is a distinct oval shaped vibrant red or yellow hairy shelled colored fruits native to Malaysia and most of tropical Southeast Asia. A tropical tree from the Sapindaceae family (soapberry family), closely related to fruits such as the longan, lychee, quenepa, and pulasan. Appreciated all over the world for its…
Rice. There are different types of Rice, from the daily white grain, to the healthier red, brown or black grains. To the different sizes such as, long grain to short grain, and specific types of grains used to suit stews, fried rice, to use as desserts and many more. This tropical semi-aquatic plant, cereal grain,…
Why try these Low-Cost Easy Brownies? Who wouldn’t want an easy brownie recipe with few ingredients, made with just a few steps, and can even be an easy brownie recipe for kids. These are not overly sweet, but are super chocolatey, chewy, and fudgy low-cost easy brownies squares, with no need for chocolate bars (optional)….
Fruit cake is a timeless and beloved dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries and distinctive feature of fruit cake lies in its combination of dried fruits, such as raisins, currants, cherries, and candied citrus peel, along with an assortment of nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans. These ingredients are generously mixed into a batter…
Omurice is a fluffy omelette enveloping a generous filling of savory fried rice. The rice is typically seasoned with ketchup and mixed with various ingredients such as diced vegetables, chicken, beef, or seafood, creating a flavorful and satisfying filling. The omelette that wraps around the rice is cooked to perfection, with a silky texture and…
Eggplant patties is yummy patties made by eggs and eggplant along with onion, garlic, all purpose flour, salt and pepper. This veggie patties is popular in Philippines and has a crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior, which can be enjoyed as a delightful appetizer or a satisfying vegetarian main course. The eggplants are first prepared…
Banana Blossoms or Banana Flowers are the flowers hidden beneath each banana heart leaves. Each peeled purple-colored tear shaped petal from the banana heart has a cluster of small vertical cream colored flowers with a yellow tip that are typically eaten in many Asian dishes, added into salads, soups, stews, meaty dishes, and in recent…
Egg drop soup is a hot and light soup and is commonly served as an appetizer in most restaurants and is made with thin threads of eggs,in a flavoured chicken broth. Vegitables like green pease, corn, and carrots are added to make it more healthy and yummy. Being one among the easiest soups to make,…
Kasoy (cashew nuts) from the tropical evergreen cashew tree “Anacardium occidentale” is a South American and Brazilian native plant that can grow as high as 14 meters, but also has more profitable dwarf cultivar that grows to a height of 6 meters. Though these are known as a ‘nut’ these are actually more of a…
Soy fried chicken is a dish in Chinese cuisine and with its rich umami taste and crispy texture, this dish has become a popular favorite among chicken lovers and enthusiasts of Asian flavors. The dish typically features chicken leg quarters that have been marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other aromatic…
