Saluyot can easily grow in the Philippines. It is also known as jute leaves or Corchorus olitorius, is a leafy green vegetable found in Filipino, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines. It is native to the Middle East and has been cultivated for food and fiber for thousands of years. Sometimes you can even find it…
In this simple recipe, I used sirloin pork chop because it is one of the leaner cuts among the different pork chop cuts. It is rich in protein and has little to no fats. Ingredients 500 g sirloin pork chop cut into strips (2 inches) 2 tbsp chopped garlic 2 medium-sized potatoes cut into strip…
Mongo or mung bean stew is a common fixture in many Filipino meals. It is a delicious dish, and I can affirm, it is a hearty and healthy one. It is rich in fibers, vitamin C, protein, potassium and other beneficial nutrients. Mongo is an ingredient can easily be found in the kitchen, and it…
The word “sinigang” is the sour and savory taste part of Filipino cuisine. It is most often associated with tamarind, but can also use some sour fruits and leaves as the souring ingredients. Some sinigang dishes use guava, lemon, or calamansi, some use Averrhoa bilimbi or can also be a green mango as long as…
We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you are on a full-time job or not, mornings can also be a very busy time. You wake up the kids and prep them for school. You prepare meals and lunch boxes for children and adults going to work. So on…
Personal update: After a long hiatus, I am back to cooking! I just underwent a major surgery after a couple of years in a medical condition relating to my kidneys. I am glad to be back to my favorite pastime, and resume posting my recipes online. If you craved for an eggplant meal an a…
Frying may be one of the first cooking methods you’ll learn in the kitchen growing up. Heat oil in a pan. Prepare meat, egg, or fish and place it in the frying pan. Sounds simple, right? Yes, it is. Deep frying may not be the most healthy cooking option, but it often produces crunchy, mouth-watering…
I often wonder why do we spend so much time in cooking while it takes much shorter time to enjoy your home cooked meals? Cooking should be a labor of love. Therefore, we often don’t mind how long it takes to get it done; what is important is to see the smile of approval our…
When it comes to Filipino gatherings, food is the common denominator. We also bring out our Filipino eating habits. We share our own home cook meals to a party, we invade a town fiesta to savor specialty dishes, and food is always present whether it’s a meeting of friends, the wake of a neighbor’s recent…
One of Spain’s lasting legacies in the local food scene is Filipino merienda, a light single dish mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack. Unlike the full meals served during breakfast, merienda serves as a short, often sweet, break in between full meals. Filipinos have inherited this light snack from their Spanish colonizers, although such meals are not…