Five years ago, I was confined in the hospital due to my platelet count is low. My mother was so worried about the point she always cooks pork liver and bitter melon for me. I often asked her, why should I always eat this kind of stuff? She replied that this is the best food…
Kare-kare is a stew of oxtail, beef, occasionally added beef tripe, lots of varieties of vegetables and we called a combination of all three main ingredients (beef, oxtail and tripe) commonly cooked with a peanut butter paste and serve it bagoong. Estimated time of cooking for this type of dish is 2 1/2 hours. Ingredients:…
Filipinos are food lovers. Gifted with nature’s bountiful harvest, a talent for cooking, and a tradition that often integrates food into the table, Filipinos, and food is an unmistakable tandem. Whether it’s a small meeting or large gathering, food is an integral element that unites Filipinos together, enjoying each other’s company while savoring the delicious…
Do your children eat ampalaya (bitter melon)? If not, try this recipe of mine. It is easy to cook it’s likely your children would love it. I creatively cooked it that your children might think it is not an ampalaya but pancake variation. Ingredients: 1 whole of ampalaya, sliced thinly 50 g minced pork 3…
Tell me I’m crazy, but it’s true. I created another version of adobo which also makes use of okra as main ingredient. This is unusual and uncommon recipe’s that I cooked. Believe it or not, I found it very delicious. Ingredients: 500 g of pork spareribs, cut in to a small chunk 2 gloves of…
Minced beef or locally known as giniling (it is also called picadillo in Latin American countries) is composed of ground beef plus a handful of vegetables and spices. It is full of great flavor and its versatility can take it on the table during breakfast (it is not surprising to see Filipinos eat rice in…
Dinuguan or big blood stew is commonly served in Filipino gatherings in the Philippines such as birthdays, fiestas, wedding, funerals, anniversaries or reunions. But they are not only served during these special occasions. Dinuguan can also be cooked for domestic consumption or bought at a nearby eatery. I learned to cook dinuguan when I was…
Bicol express is a spicy dish commonly cooked with a generous amount of chili, coconut milk and shrimp paste. Served as a dish with rice or can be a pulutan with ice-cold beer but it depends on variations you use. At first, I don’t really know what is the reason why it is called “Bicol…
Chili con carne or more commonly known as simply “chili” is a spicy stew containing chili peppers and meat. Traditional versions are made using chili peppers, garlic, onions, and cumin, along with chopped or ground beef. Beans and tomatoes are frequently included. This great chili has to be one of the best dishes to serve to…
Actually, this type of adobo is the same version that we used to have. I just only add another part of pork meat which is the liver. Every time I cook adobo, I make sure that I have enough steam rice. Most of the Filipinos really love to eat adobo. It is already part of…