Tablea is popularly used in making champorado, a sweet rice porridge served for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. In recent years, tablea has been added to a slew of desserts and pastries, from cakes and pies to brownies and ice cream. But did you know that tablea...
It may not be as popular as ginger, which is of the same family, but turmeric still finds its way and takes its rightful space in traditional Filipino cooking. Known for its orange color, which can leave stubborn stains on hands and clothes, this mighty rhizome lends...
A ball of queso de bola is the gift that keeps on giving. The sight of this red ball immediately elicits joy and excitement. This salty cheese, actually Edam, is delicious to munch by itself or paired with other charcuterie items. It’s also wonderful when simply...
Banana ketchup is a condiment that is present in many Filipino pantries. The flavor profile of the sauce, sweetish with a hint of spice and just a tad acidic, highly appeals to locals, sometimes even more than its tomato counterpart. This further proves just how much...
Bihon is one of the most popular types of noodles in the Philippines. Introduced by the Chinese, bihon stems from “bi,” which means rice, alluding to this type of noodle’s main ingredient. The noodle sticks are made of only rice flour and water that are formed into...
Turon is a ubiquitous street food enjoyed by Filipinos of all ages. It is a popular afternoon snack, sold by street vendors or peddled within barangays by entrepreneurial mothers. Turon is made of sliced saba bananas, wrapped and rolled in spring roll (lumpia)...
Calamansi is ever-present in the Filipino kitchen. What is sometimes called the Philippine lime or calamondin is a versatile pantry staple that finds many uses in everyday cooking. Its juice lends a unique balance of sweet and tart to dishes that no other citrus fruit...
Last July 9, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said in a press statement that it has formed a technical committee aimed at developing national standards for Filipino dishes to establish a common ground among businesses. The Bureau of Philippine Standards...
Plant-based dishes aren't exactly a new thing. It has been part of people’s diets since the beginning of time. What’s noticeably different though is how it has evolved and how it has become, not just a trend, but a staple in everyday meals by the fast-growing...
Bicol Express, perhaps the dish most commonly associated with the Bicol Region, may not even be from Bicol. Bicol Express is a famous stew made with gata (coconut milk) and wild chilies. Traditionally, pork and balaw (shrimp paste) take centerstage, cooking in a...