Eggplant known as the large egg-shaped fruit of a tropical Old World plant, eaten as a vegetable and the dark purple color like the typical skin of this fruit. Eggplant is delicious treat served hot or cold and can be enjoyed marinated, stuffed, roasted, grilled, fried, in a casserole, in stews, or on brochettes. There are…
Lately, many of us Filipinos are big fans of Korean pop culture. We adore hallyu (Korean wave) stars and anything to do with K-Pop genre such as Korean music (Sandara Park’s 2NE1 girl group even pushed forward our affection) and Korean dramas. But such association may not be complete if we don’t try to get…
Adobong sitaw is a string bean vegetable cooked with pork flavoring with the sauce combination of soy sauce and vinegar. Ingredients: 1 lb string beans (sitaw), cut in 2 inch length 1/2 lb pork (belly or spareribs) 1/3 cup vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 medium-sized onion, sliced lengthwise 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2…
Pinakbet or pakbet is contracted from Ilocano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shriveledis. It is a popular Ilocano dish, from Northern regions of the Philippines. The vegetable dish pinakbet is more than a regional cuisine. There are many versions of cooking this Filipino dish. Ingredients: 200g string beans, cut into 2 inches long 300g squash, cut into…
Celery (kintsay in Filipino) provides an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. It is a very good source of folic acid, potassium, and vitamins B1 and B6. Celery also offers a good source of vitamin B2 and calcium. Ingredients: whole celery 4 gloves of garlic (minced) 100g chicken (strips) Marinate: Chicken 1 tbs cooking oil 1 tbs light soy sauce…
Camote tops are very often eaten as local salad. This is a plant that was introduced during the Spanish period to our country. Camote which is a native to tropical America is scientifically known as Ipomoea batatas. Ingredients: 1 catty camote tops ( sweet potato leaves) or in chinese (yam) 2-3 fresh tomatoes (cut into…
More than just a decorative Halloween candle holder , pumpkin is one of the most nutritional foods available year round. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, both the flesh and seeds of the pumpkin provide many health-boosting nutrients. A pumpkin is really a squash. It is a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash…
Bean sprouts are used extensively as ingredients in Filipino dishes. They are a popular health food, inexpensive, available year round, have a fresh, crunchy flavor and can be eaten fresh or cooked. Many different types of bean seeds can be germinated and sprouts harvested, including kidney, navy, pinto, mung, lentil and soy beans. All types of…
Stir-fried broccoli with shrimp is a Chinese dish but often served by Filipino domestic helpers at the table of their Chinese employers. This is a simple vegetable menu that is easy to cook, and packed with nutritious ingredients. Ingredients: 225g broccoli 1/2 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 white beaten egg 160g shelled prawns Seasonings: 1/3 tsp…
Ingredients: baby lotus root 2cloves of garlic 59g straw of celery 1 piece of red chili Seasoning: 3 tbsp of shrimp paste 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp of cooking oil Method: 1. Peel the skin of the baby lotus root. Slice into a thin circle and wash. 2. Cut and wash…