This dish is perfect for any type of the day. It could be rainy or even a typical day with the family. It has this sour, savory addicting taste that any age would love to. Sinigang, a sour tasting soup originating from the Philippines, is usually served as a main dish with rice. Many people make…
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Halo-Halo For All!
As a Filipino, what kind of dessert do you think when summer starts? Let me guess, is it the famous cold, sweet and refreshing halo-halo? Nothing can beat this dessert because of its variety of flavors in a glass! Halo-Halo is made from shaved ice, condensed milk, and lots of sweet toppings like jellies, beans,…
Adobo na Nakakaloko
The word adobo is derived from the Spanish word adobar, which means “marinade” or “pickling sauce.” The existence of the tangy dish was first recorded in 1613 by the Spaniard Pedro de San Buenaventura. In the dictionary he was compiling, Buenaventura listed the tart viand as “adobo de los naturales” for its similarity to Spanish and Mexican dishes…
Caldereta
“Caldereta” or “Kaldereta” was derived from the Ilocano word “Kalding”, which literally means goat, and Spanish word “caldera”, which means cauldron or large metal pot. “Caldereta” or “Kaldereta”, in a more definitive term, is a stewed “goat meat” in tomato sauce and spices using a cauldron or large metal pot. There is a popular…
Leche Flan
Do you also have sweet tooth just like any Filipinos in the country? How about trying this authentic Leche Flan that everyone would love. Even this man loves Leche Flan Leche Flan, which is the Philippine version of European crème caramel, is a caramel custard made with milk, eggs, vanilla, and caramelized sugar; where the…
BIKOL EXPRESS!🔥
The outcome of this Bicol Express Recipe can be described as pork cooked in coconut milk with shrimp paste and chilies. No wonder the name of this dish was derived from a Philippine region (Bicol) wherein Coconuts are abundant and the use of chilies is emphasized in most local meals. Origin of Bicol Express…
Pinakbet: Ang Pagkaing Bet na Bet
Pinakbet or pakbet is a popular Ilokano dish, from the northern regions of the Philippines, although it has become popular throughout the archipelago. The word is the contracted form of the Ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shriveled”. The original Ilokano pinakbet uses bagoong, of fermented monamon or other fish, while further south, bagoong alamang is used. The basic vegetables used in this dish include native bitter…
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