What exactly are Sigarilyas (winged beans)? The Winged bean plant or more commonly called ‘Cigarillas’ or spelled ‘Sigarilyas’, ‘manila bean’, or ‘princess bean’ are considered legumes found in many Asian cuisines. A tropical climbing plant, with tender frilly elongated pods with pointed tips similar to an arrow, these are lime green in color, has a…
Quick stir-fry egg noodle, is a nutritious noodle dish made by stir-frying vermicelli noodles with eggs, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cabbage, carrot garlic, spring onion, sugar, chicken broth cube and pepper. with bursting umami flavours! No meat, no hassle! Enjoy your favorite stir fried noodles with the comfort of your wallets. With simply stir frying…
Gulaman is the Filipino version of gelatin, it’s close in texture and taste to regular gelatin or agar-agar. A carrageenan that is used to create desserts with a jelly-like base. This is usually in powdered form, but can also be found in dry bar form, most often colored, flavored or unflavored. Creating wonderful and interesting…
Sardines sisig with tofu is a popular Filipino sisig dish, made by canned tuna, tofu, eggs, calamansi juice, margarine, mayonnaise,onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, green chilies, soy sauce and oyster sauce. With the original sisig made from grilled pork, this recipe is a seafood version made with canned sardines for convenience. The sardines is matched…
Monggo, or in English ‘Mung Beans’ (scientific name Vigna radiata) are small green beans widely cultivated and used in Southeast Asia. Part of the legume family alongside chickpeas, beans, and lentils. It is a affordable rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This is popular in Filipino cuisine, the ‘Monggo’ or ‘Pork Monggo’ being…
The Sweet Potato (Kamote) or called the scientific name ‘ipomoea batatas’, is an underground tuber belonging to the morning glory family. A staple food in many parts of the world, you might recognize them as the copper or vibrant orange, pink, or purple colored potato with a creamy texture and a sweet, earthy, warm taste,…
What is Langka (Jackfruit) ? An underutilized crop that is part of the breadfruit, mulberry and fig family. It is deliciously chewy and nutrition packed, with even lower calories than rice or corn. This tropical fruit grows around Asia, South America, and Africa, distinguished by the small dull spiked bumpy skin and vibrant yellow fibrous…
Saluyot, or in English ‘Nalta Jute’, is a leafy herbal plant you can easily find anywhere in the Philippines. While it is a common vegetable eaten by every Filipino, it is a plant that can also be found in many tropical or subtropical weather countries. The Saluyot has many medicinal uses, known for the good…
Mongo with gata is a hot Filipino creamy mung beans soup, perfect for a rainy day, is made by simmering mongo babo, coconut milk, onion, garlic, dried labahita, dried anchovies, tinapa flakes, chili leaves, fish sauce and pepper. This soup provides not only warmth but also kabusugan to not just your tummy, but to the…
The Soursop (Guyabano), is part of the flowering evergreen tree family ‘Annona muricata’, native to the tropics and areas around Central and South America. It gained its popularity from its delectable sweet flavor and velvety texture, plus the cancer fighting health benefits. It helps give the body a good shot of immunity boosting nutrients and…
