Tomatoes a fruit or vegetable? This vibrant red berry is a popular ingredient, adding a taste of rich savory goodness into a dish. Originating from the western part of South America, these are cultivated as part of the nightshade family, distinguished by its rounded birth red color, edible pulps, eaten raw or cooked. A warm…
Sinigang na Baboy is a Filipino pork soup, where pork belly pieces and vegitables like gabi, radish, string beans, okra are floating in a sour nroth, made with onion, tomatoes, rice water, fish sauce, green chilies, kangkong and singang sa gabi mix. The sinigang na baboy is a super healthy and savoury stew you would…
Tokwa’t baboy is a Filipino dish where pork slices and tofu cubes floating in a savoury sauce made by tomatoes, garlic, onion, calamansi juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salted black beans, and Chinese celery. The saltiness of this dish is brought about by the tiny salted black beans, also known as tausi. This dish is…
Mango Kani Salad is a chilled light and refreshing side dish made with a bed of lettuce, a medley of stripped crab sticks, sliced cucumber, carrots, topped with fresh and ripe mango cubes. What made this dish extra special is the use of Japanese-grade mayonnaise which puts the all the creaminess into every piece. This…
Sinabawang Corned Beef is an easy meal made of canned corned beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, pepper, oil and onion rings. A hearty meal that everyone can make and enjoy. This affordable and budget friendly sautéed corned beef recipe extends 2 cans to make it enough for a family of five. The perfect comforting meal…
Binagoongan baboy or Binagoongang Baboy is a rich and savory Filipino dish that combines tender pork and the umami-packed goodness of bagoong (fermented shrimp paste). This classic recipe is elevated with the tang of tomatoes and the perfect hint of spice, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Best served with steamed rice, Binagoongan Baboy is a…
Pork Embutido is the Filipino meatloaf made by ground pork, carrot, eggs, bread crumbs, bell pepper, evaporated milk, sweet pickles, raisins, onions, garlic, hotdogs, cheese pepper and margarine. A little twist in this recipe is a drizzle of condensed milk and some grated cheese to elevate its sweet and savory flavor. The embutido is commonly…
The famous or infamous Durian (scientific name ‘Durio’), a fruit that very much represents ‘either you love it or hate it’ very clearly. Popular in Southeast Asia, lovingly eaten by many if you love a less sweet fruit, that’s creamy almost custard in texture, and loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. A Brief Introduction Called…
Bihon guisado, or sauteed rice vermicelli, is a Filipino noodle dish, made with thin hair like bihon noodles, sauteed with pork belly, carrot, cabbage in a sauce consists of garlic, onion, soy sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp broth cube, pepper and water. One reason why Pinoys love this dish is because the noodles are also made…
The String Beans vegetable (scientific name Phaseolus Vulgaris), also called ‘Green beans’ or ‘French Beans’ are a great source of essential nutrients like Fiber, Iron, Vitamin A, C, K, and Folic Acid. This vegetable, grown during the fall and summer months, is known to be a delicious, crispy, tender vegetable that’s easy to cook, needing…
