Mango is a popular fruit in the Philippines and mangoes grown there tastes better than other mangoes grown in other countries, you might say I am biased due to my nationality but trust me I am not. Philippines produce the best and sweetest mangoes you will ever taste, I even describe it to my non … Continue reading »
Tokwa’t Baboy is a popular side dish / appetizer in the Philippines where the main ingredient are tofu and pork’s ears (Yes you read it right pork ears). Tofu as most of us know is made out of coagulated soy milk then pressed, a very popular ingredient in Chinese cuisines as well as other Southeast … Continue reading »
If you have some leftover salmon and mashed potatoes this is the best recipe you can make out of it, Salmon and potato cakes. This dish is a simple recipe made out of mashed potatoes and salmon, which can be leftovers, fresh, canned or even smoked salmon for a bolder flavour. It can be enjoyed … Continue reading »
With some of the Philippine grilled or fried meat and seafood dishes a side dish like this recipe will be a good pair, the sour and sweet taste of this salad gives a good balance of flavours which evens out the oily and sometimes salty dish. So if you are planning to have some of … Continue reading »
These mini cabbages are not a common part of our regular diet as I am not sure whether this is grown in the Philippines that is why I never had tried them when I was younger. The only thing I remember about this vegetable is that I only see this on TV’s and Magazines until … Continue reading »
Coleslaw is a type of salad that is made out of shredded cabbage, carrots together with other fruit and vegetable ingredients. This dish originated from the Dutch “cabbage salad” called “koolsla”; it is where it got its name as well. A very simple salad that works well with barbecue and fried chicken, it can even … Continue reading »
A couple of weeks ago I posted ensaladang mangga and it seems that there is one ingredient that people might have hard time looking for which is the bagoong. So if you tried to search for it in Asian Shops or even Filipino Shops and did not manage to find one then the best that … Continue reading »
If you are looking for an authentic Filipino Salad then I guess this will be the one, and I guess it’s the famous one as well. I am not sure whether I can classify this as a salad as it is also consumed as an appetizer and sometimes as a main dish as well (I … Continue reading »
Atchara or Atsara is a very popular condiment or side dish in the Philippines, often served with meats that are either barbecued or fried. This is a good pair for those types of meats as it acts as a palate cleanser and should be taken in small amounts. This dish is done by pickling shredded … Continue reading »
