Clam can be applied to freshwater mussels, and other freshwater bivalves, as well as marine bivalves. “Clam” has also given rise to the metaphor “clamming up”, meaning refusing to speak so the pearl won’t get destroyed, at least on a certain topic. A “clam shell” is the name given to a plastic container which is…
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…
Tinolang isda or Fish soup has a terrific taste and aromatic smell, the dish has plenty of nutrients and vitamins because of the vegetable ingredient being used. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo fish (any medium to large fresh fish will do) 2 slice ginger, peeled and crush 1 onion 2 pcs. spring onion ( cut 1-2 inches…
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: 450g fresh squid 1 whole of bitter melon 3 slice ginger 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine Seasoning: 1/8 tsp fish sauce 1/3 tsp sugar Method: 1.) Cut bitter melon into half and seed. Wash and cut into thin pieces. 2.) Remove the tentacles from the squid. Drain away the ink. Wash and cut. 3.) Heat…
Ingredients: 150 g sliced beef 225 g broccoli 2 slices ginger 2 cloves garlic Marinade: 1 tsp light soy sauce 1/3 tsp sugar 1/8 salt 1/2 tbsp corn starch Seasoning: 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar Method: Cut broccoli into florets and wash. Blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Wash and drain beef. Marinate…
Ingredients: 500 g spareribs 1 whole turnip 2 pieces star anise cassia bark few 2-3 slice of ginger Seasoning: 2 tbsps oyster sauce 2 tsp of dark soy sauce 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsps sugar 1 light soy sauce Method: Peel and wash turnip. Slice into big cubes. Blanch for ginger a while. Drain and…
Ingredients: 1 garoupa’s tail ( about 450g) 3 slices ginger 2 sprigs spring onion 2 tbsp black beans(mashed) 1 cup stock Marinade: 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine 1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tsps cornflour Seasoning: 1/3 tsp salt 1/3 tsp sugar 1 tsp cornflour 3 tbsps water Method: 1. Scale fish and wash. Mix with…
Chicken with preserved plums and onions is not necessarily a Filipino food, but its influence in Filipino cooking may be widespread, given the fact that many Filipinos are employed abroad as cooks and domestic helpers who are hands-on in food preparation. Ingredients: 250 ml chicken broth Half fresh chicken 7 pcs sweet preserved plums 50g…
Recipe Ingredients: 450g palm-shaped gourd 150g pork shin or pork bones 5-6 red dates 5 white figs almonds 2 slices of ginger Cooking Procedure: Peel palm-shaped gourd. Wash thoroughly and chop into pieces. Wash and scald pork. Wash red dates and remove stones. Wash figs and almonds thoroughly. Put all ingredients into a stock pot…