Avocado, is more than just a trendy food. Also called ‘butter fruit’, or ‘alligator pears’, with the scientific name ‘Persea americana’ is a native fruit from the Americas under the laurel family growing from an evergreen tree. This fruit has a dark leathery textured smooth skin, a creamy slightly earthy and nutty tasting bright green…
Sweet potato donuts are made by frying a dough made of sweet potatoes, all purpose flour, sugar, powdered milk, eggs, bread crumbs. Sweet potato donuts are a delicious alternative to traditional donuts, sometimes seen as the ‘healthier’ alternative. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a snack, or a dessert, these vibrant orange donuts is sure…
Flat Tops is an indulgent milk chocolate candy that many Filipinos have fond childhood memories of. Created by the Philippine based company RICOA, who were also the first to create chocolate in the Philippines. Each pack contains around 30 to 100 pieces, made of milk solids, hydrogenated vegetable fats (Palm oil and Palm Kernel oil),…
Mango Ice Candy is a popularly refreshing frozen treat that’s best taken on a hot summer days in the Philippines. Made with sweet and juicy mangoes, blended with milk, sugar, and other flavorings. What made this ice cream very creamy is the mixture and technique on how everything is blended. With its vibrant yellow color…
Choc Nut is a small milky peanut flavored chocolate candy ‘bar’ no bigger than a thumb, and hits all of the nostalgic points in many Filipino’s childhoods. These are made of milk powder, roasted peanuts crushed to a powder form, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cane sugar. Once an all time favorite kid candy has now…
This Easy Bibingkang Malagkit Recipe is a traditional sweet rice based ‘cake’ made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Topped with an indulgently creamy and sweet coconut sauce that’s a simple mix of coconut milk and brown sugar. Each bite of this sticky delicacy offers a delightful sweetness that will surely captivate your…
Ginisang Sardinas with Sotanghon is budget friendly Filipino sardine soup dish made of canned sardines, vermicelli sotanghon, garlic, onion, ginger, salt and pepper, simmered with sotanghon noodles. What’s great about these transparent and delicate noodles is that these absorb the flavors of the sardine sauce. Ginisang Sardinas with Sotanghon is often served with steamed rice,…
Adobong Galunggong is a Filipino scad fish dish prepared by marinating scad fish in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices and simmering in a pan, which infuses it with a tangy and savory flavor. The result is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and salty taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds….
Chicken ala King is a scrumptious chicken dish that’s popular Philippines. Tender cooked chicken enveloped in a deliciously rich creamy mushroom sauce packed with vegetables. This makes this dish the perfect cozy dinner meal to serve with a side of baked potatoes, rice, toasted bread, or even pasta. It’s also a delicious filling to add…
Puto Bumbong is a traditional Filipino dish that is basically an aromatic purple colored rice cake made of glutinous rice flour, rice flour, coconut meat, water, and ube. Steamed inside a bamboo tube or in this case a steamer then topped off with grated coconut and shredded cheese. Puto bumbong is a beloved dish that…
