Misua or “Wheat Vermicelli” are very thin and fragile white noodles commonly found in Chinese cuisine. Originating from Fujian, China, these are made from wheat flour and eggs and are often added into soups and
Turmeric, a common spice, known for its ginger-like taste and bright orange color. An important ingredient in many cuisines and dishes, especially curry. But these aren’t only used to add some flavor into the dish,
White sesame seeds are small and flat pear shaped seeds with a white-creamy tan-like color. Commonly used in sweet or savory dishes or as a topping in most Asian dishes. This ingredient used as is,
Palm sugar is a traditional or rather healthier alternative type of sweetener. Derived from the sap of any type of palm tree sometimes depending on the type of palm, like coconut palms. These are less
What are the Top 15 Traditional Filipino Appetizers to try? Missing the taste of home or finding the unique interesting culinary delights of Filipino food exciting? This list of a great choice of traditional and
Salted Black Beans or Fermented Black Beans 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
Nilupak na kamoteng kahoy is a filipino delicacy made of boiled or steamed cassava, margarine, condensed milk and peanuts. The term “nilupak” itself is derived from the Filipino word “lupak,” which means “to pound” or
Garlic buttered mussels is a savory, scrumptious Filipino seafood dish made of pre-cooked mussels and then flavored with garlic, butter, oyster sauce, salt and pepper. This dish is perfect for appetizer or pick-a-pick for drinking
Cilantro is a delicate herb used to add color, fragrance, and a subtle citrusy flavor into many cuisines. A herb that many people either love or hate, this flat leaf spice-herb has a lot of
Chicken Feet is a delicacy eaten in a lot of countries. While it does not look appealing to some, it does bring a lot of health benefits to the table. This popular ingredient is often
