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…
Seafood is becoming more and more popular in a number of countries all over the world and there is a huge demand for the popular prawn or shrimp in particular. Ingredients: 600g prawns 1 whole garlic (minced) spring onion (minced) coriander (minced) 2 tbsp cooking oil Seasoning: 2 tbsp chili sauce 2 tbsp fish sauce…
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…
Curry dish is often associated with Indian cuisine which uses curry powder and Thai food powered by curry paste. Filipinos have adopted their version of this delicacy and cooked to suit Pinoy taste, with potatoes coming off European influence and coconut milk as an common ingredient. Needless to say there are different variations of chicken…
Visit a typical Filipino corner carinderia and you’ll often find Menudo. Our Filipino Menudo recipe may owe its name and influence from Spanish origins, but there are several ways of preparing menudo, in terms of ingredients, preparation and taste. A typical Filipino Menudo recipe leans towards more colorful output, thanks to tomato sauce and atsuete,…
Paella is a Spanish dish originating in Valencia. As a colony of Spain, Filipinos learned to adapt the food, which is a mixture of rice, meat, seafood, beans and vegetables. The word paella comes from the Old French term paelle which means pan. There are various types of paella, but what we’ll describe here is…
Isdang paksiw is one commonly served variety of fish dishes in Filipino homes. Being a country composed of islands and fishing is a common occupation in the coastal areas and such ease of preparation and simple ingredients makes paksiw na isda an easy alternative to cooking fish through cooking oil, grill or baked. Another advantage…
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb. 14 oz. boneless lean sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 white onion ( cut into cubes) butter salt sugar oil Seasonings: Pepper sauce ( Available in any Supermarket) (Japanese Pepper sauce is highly recommended). Cooking Method: 1. To prepare marinade, in medium bowl, combine sugar,…
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…
Ingredients: 1 pound jumbo shrimps ( Prawn) Iodized salt /Nuoc Mam ( fish sauce) Juice of 1 lemon, about 1 to 2 tablespoons 3 tbsp olive oil Garlic Butter Mixture 5 cubes of butter 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice dash or two hot pepper sauce, or to taste (Thai chili sauce) 1 large garlic…