I love Pork Sisig! This dish, with a very humble beginning as a street food in Pampanga has been elevated and has become one of the “must-try” dishes in the Filipino cuisine. They say it’s perfect as “pulutan”, which are small amounts of food eaten when drinking alcoholic beverages (like beer). But for us non-drinkers, …
We love rice but there are times when we have to slow down on the carbs and make a healthier alternative. Cauliflower is high in fibre, a good source of antioxidant and aids in weight loss, to name a few. That’s why it’s gaining popularity as a carb substitute. This recipe is very versatile that …
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? Because my family likes it super crispy, I experimented a long time ago using different kinds of flour and the proper way of breading each piece. It’s amazing how some can give you the crunch while others just trap unwanted moisture between the skin and the meat making it unpalatable. …
Bangus (Milkfish) is a very mild-tasting fish making it a great canvas for a lot of dishes. I haven’t tasted a bangus dish that I didn’t like and this is one of my family’s favorite ways of eating this beloved Filipino fish.
Paksiw na Pata is a braised pork hock dish that is similar to Adobo. The main difference is the addition of dried banana blossoms or, in my case, dried lily flowers (because it is more readily available here). Like Adobo, it has different versions. Some lean towards the sweeter side which calls for more brown …
My father is half Chinese. Though there’s a lot more Filipino blood running through my veins, there’s a good number of Chinese traditions (and superstitions) that we practice at home. I grew up having Tikoy, especially around the lunar new year. Eating (and giving away) this beloved Chinese rice cake was an annual event in …
This is my go-to recipe when my kids ask for Pandesal. I call them “Bread Bandits” because every time I make bread (which is once a week), they always lurk near the kitchen waiting for the freshly baked buns to come out of the oven. I have to place the baking pans on racks to …
Schools are closed today due to the huge amount of snow from last night. My kids hoped (and maybe even prayed) for a snow day and now that it happened, their minds wandered what they can do with their free time. It goes without saying that they will be outside building a snowman with the …
Not many kids like Okra, but my daughter does. She was about 2 years old when she first tried it and it became her favorite vegetable. Since then, this slimy veggie is part of my weekly menu. Usually, I just blanch it for a few minutes in water with a pinch of salt. Sometimes, I …
We love our Spaghetti! No kids’ birthday party is complete without it being served alongside crispy fried chicken. Filipino Spaghetti is different because it’s sweet and we add sliced hotdogs to the sauce. If you go to Asian stores in North America, you would probably find Filipino Spaghetti sauce but I stopped using that a …
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