Kinilaw na Dilis: A Fresh and Flavorful Filipino Delight

Kinilaw na Dilis: A Fresh and Flavorful Filipino Delight

Kinilaw na dilis or kilawing dilis is a popular Filipino fish ceviche wherein fresh seafoods are marinated and seasoned in a mixture of calamansi juice, fresh ginger, onion, chili, vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt. The kinilaw na dilis is usually made spicy and enjoyed as a pulutan to an ice cold beer. KinilawNaDilis #FilipinoFood #DilisRecipe…

Garlic Chicken Wings

Garlic Chicken Wings

Garlic chicken wings is a quick and crispy snack made with thinner cuts of chicken wings, made especially to be enjoyed by kids. The chicken wingettes are cut into two portions to make it easier to bite. Each piece of chicken is well coated with garlic infused oil, made fresh, crunchy and colorful with the…

What is Curacha ?

What is Curacha ?

The Curacha Crab in Chavacano, or ‘red frog crab’ or ‘spanner crab’ in English is a common shellfish found in the waters of Sulu. Being a cross between a big spiny lobster and a large sea crab with a rich vibrant red color, its meat mostly comes from the belly rather than the usual fat…

Bangus with Pineapple

Bangus with Pineapple

Bangus with pineapple is a simple fish dish made with our favorite bangus belly steaks simmered in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple flavor. This dish has a lot of pineapple tidbits, crunchy red and green bell peppers and an orange sauce, which can also be rooted from the classic sweet and sour fish…

What is Seaweed ?

What is Seaweed ?

Seaweed is a general term for as many as 11,000 species of algae, or plants that grow in a variety of waters. These macroalgae or marine algae come in different colors and are found in the bottom of the sea or other solid structures. Made into savory salty ingredients and snacks usually ready for consumption,…

What are Onions ?

What are Onions ?

Onions, the common onion, or bulb onion is a wildly cultivated vegetable from the genus Allium (including garlic, chives, and leeks). This herbaceous biennial plant is grown for its edible bulb made of several translucent layers, with a strong pungent smell and flavor is grown worldwide and often eaten as food or made into medicine….

What is Garlic ?

What is Garlic ?

Garlic, a flavorful bulb known to be one of the oldest cultivated plants in the whole world. belonging to the Perennial plant of the Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis family), grown in mild climates. an herb related to chives, leeks, and onions. These are known for their intense pungent smell from the sulfur-containing compounds that turns aromatic once…

What are Dilis ?

What are Dilis ?

Dilis, in English “anchovies”, are a small variety of fish that’s popular in the Philippines. These miniature fish turned into a dried snack, appetizer, side dish, or beer companion, might look irrelevant and too small that you might not really take notice of, but once it’s added onto the dish, it really gives a big…

What is Tilapia ?

What is Tilapia ?

Tilapia, a freshwater fish found around shallow streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and brackish water. These fast growing fish that can adapt to its surroundings very well. These can survive harsh weather, living up to 10 years and more than 10 pounds in weight. It is a real farmed fish, not a man made fish contrary…

What is Pomelo ?

What is Pomelo ?

The Pomelo fruit, is a natural non-hybrid Asian citrus fruit that’s highly nutritious, packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and antioxidants. A low calorie fruit, compared to other fruits in the citrus family, these have a less acidic and sour taste, are less juicy, but sweeter than a grapefruit.  A Short Introduction The Pomelo,…