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…
Ginataang tilapia is a Filipino fish stew made by stewing fried tilapia in a creamy and savoury coconut milk based stew, with garlic, onion, tomatoes, ginger, fish sauce, green chilies, pechay leaves, salt and pepper. This Ginataang tilapia recipe uses freshly squeezed grated coconut milk and cooks in a traditional way. Ginataang tilapia is from…
Bicol express is a Filipino pork dish, where pork belly pieces are floating in a creamy sauce made with coconut cream, onion, garlic, ginger, shrimp paste, pepper, red chilies, green chilies and salt. with This Bicol express will make you drool a lot, the instant you see this on your table. The creamy bicol express…
Evaporated milk is an ingredient known to many as ‘unsweetened condensed milk’. This is a dairy product where almost 60% of the water has been evaporated. A great substitute for condensed milk if you’d prefer something less sweet and not as thick in texture. But why use evaporated milk instead? What dishes can you make…
darlic buttered shrimp with sprite and oyster sauce is made by marinating fresh large shrimp in lemon soda then sauteed and cooked in a sauce made with butter, tomato sauce, garlic, oyster sauce, salt, pepper and spring onions. This garlic buttered shrimp with sprite is best partnered with hot steaming rice as well as ice…
Condensed milk is made from any milk, usually cow’s milk, with at least 60% of the water removed, often added with sugar as thickener. Canned sweetened condensed milk is a pantry staple used by many bakers to add sweetness or moisture into the baked goods without making them too wet. Some prefer using this can…
