ilocano dish

Pinakbet na Sili

I never knew anything about Shishito peppers up until about a few years ago. Though it’s Japanese in origin, it seems to be a staple at Korean supermarkets.  I would normally pass the “chili pepper “ aisle (yup, they have a number of varieties) but got curious one time when it was on sale. It …

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Cauliflower Richada (Labong Alternative)

There’s one particular dish that I always look forward to whenever we’re in the Philippines… “Richada nga Rabong” (Bamboo Shoot sauteed in vinegar with a lot of ginger).  But the “one” that I specifically crave isn’t available in any restaurant. Her version is second to none!  Not only because of the perfectly balanced amount of …

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Ilocos Empanada

Ilocos Empanada 6

This is one recipe I had spent a lot of time testing (and experimenting) until I was satisfied with the result. I tried different combinations on measurements, cooking time, kneading and of course, taste and the most important factor which is the “crunch”. This is what makes Ilocos Empanada unique from the rest of the …

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