Pork Binagoongan with Fried Eggplant
Bagoong Alamang (sauteed shrimp paste) is “ulam” by itself. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice and...
Fried Eggplant Using Less Oil (Not Greasy)
Fried eggplant is an easy dish that a lot of us eat on a regular basis....
Pata Kare-Kare (Pork Hocks in Rich Peanut Sauce)
To tell you the truth, I was not a fan of Kare-Kare. I actually don’t remember,...
Ginataang Hipon (Shrimps in Thick Coconut Sauce)
Coconuts grow well in the Philippines. Having said that, dishes made with coconut milk are common...
Steamed Tofu with Ginger-Soy Sauce
Did you know that the oldest Chinatown in the world is the one in Binondo, Manila?...
Crispy Garlic Shrimp
We only buy shrimps once in a while because aside from me, only my hubby likes...
Layered Tikoy (Sweet Rice Cake/Nian Gao)
We love tikoy! It’s the first food that comes to mind when we think of Chinese...
Oven-Baked Homemade Tinapa (Smoked Fish)
Whenever I think of Tinapa (smoked fish), I’m reminded of 2 Catholic churches in Manila –...
Arroz Ala Cubana (Filipino)
Arroz ala Cubana sounds so complicated and elegant but this dish actually has humble beginnings. It...
Sauteed Bean Sprouts with Fried Tofu (Ginisang Toge)
Sometimes, we tend to overlook the simplest dishes. More often than not, they play a supporting...