Lechon manok sa kawali or pan roasted whole chicken is Smokey and roasty and is prepared by slowly cooking the whole chicken with soy sauce , oyster sauce, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, onion, lemon garlic and spring onion. As the chicken is prepared whole, the lechon manok is best to serve…
Maja Blanca is a coconut pudding, served in festivals and celebrations as a dessert in Philippines. It is made by boiling and setting a mixture made with cornstarch, cream of corn, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, corn kernels, sugar and grafted cheese. Ingredients: Directions: Creamy Maja Blanca Recipe Maja Blanca Photo Gallery A Special…
What is the Asian Vanilla aka Pandan Leaves ? These thin, fragrant, vibrant, green leaves are a staple herb, sometimes considered a spice in Malaysia, India, Thailand, and the rest of Southeast Asia. A prized plant known for its earthy, sweet vanilla-like taste. Pandan leaves have the power to make anything it touches into a…
Grilled Pork Belly, also known as “Inihaw na Liempo,” is a timeless Filipino favorite that’s smoky, flavorful, and irresistibly juicy. This dish features pork belly marinated in a savory mix of soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection over hot coals. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed as a weeknight…
What can Black Pepper do ? The black pepper or (Piper Nigrum) is part of the Piperaceae family of flowering climbing vines. A pungent spice native to Southern India, that is not only consumed or added into other recipes, but is also popular for bioactive compounds, having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. An ingredient you add…
Discover the rich, mouthwatering flavors of this classic Filipino dish. This easy Chicken Adobo recipe is a perfect balance of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves—bringing comfort and bold flavor to your table in under an hour.The simple ingredients used in this dish also made this one among the most economical dishes to prepare….
Why try Mangosteen ? The Mangosteen, also called the “Queen of Fruits” due to its unique creamy texture and sweet-sour flavor. And the fact that a rumor started that Queen Victoria would grant anyone who brought her this magnificent fruit, a knighthood. Thus dubbed the fruit its title. A purple looking berry coming from Southeast…
Paksiw na Bangus is a sour savoury stew made with fresh slices of milkfish simmered in a sour broth made with eggplant and tomatoes along with vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, green chilies, oil, salt and pepper. The paksiw is a classic Filipino dish which means “to cook and simmer with vinegar, garlic and salt”. While…
Why use Ginger ? The Ginger (Zingber officinale) is a flowering plant native to Asia, where the whole ginger or ginger roots are used as a spice and folk medicine. This knobby, tender, aromatic herbaceous perennial plant, is a popular home remedy used to cure stomach pain, sore throat, and nausea. These are also, used…
Chicken mechado is a tomato-based chicken stew wherein chicken pieces are braised and slow-cooked in tomato gravy together with potatoes, carrots and bell peppers until they are soft and falls of the bone. In this yummy kitchen Chicken mechado recipe will show you how to cook Chicken mechado in very easy and simple steps. This…
