Dynamite Cheese Sticks (Dynamite Lumpia)
Dynamite? Why are they called dynamite cheese sticks? Are you wondering why they are called dynamite cheese sticks or dynamite lumpia? Stick-shaped cheese pieces are inserted inside the spicy finger-sized …
Bangus na Sinigang sa Bayabas
What is Sinigang sa Bayabas? Sinigang means “to stew in souring agents.” “Bayabas” is the Tagalog (Filipino language) term for guava fruit. Therefore, sinigang sa bayabas means to stew with …
Pandesal – The Versatile Philippine Bread
Until about half a century ago and being a breakfast item, pandesal was available at certain times in the morning either from the bakeries or was peddled in the …
Homemade Sardines in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Why homemade sardines? This homemade sardines in tomato sauce recipe is the easiest you would find. The last time I did this was just a week ago, and a friend …
Sinaing na Isda (Salmon): A Flavorful Twist on a Filipino Classic
What is sinaing na isda? “Sinaing na isda” is a general term. When such is mentioned, Filipinos think of “sinaing na tulingan.” Translated to Tagalog, sinaing na isda means “braised …
Lomi Noodles, A Filipino Treat
What is lomi noodle? Lomi noodle is a Filipino dish prepared with fresh egg noodles, vegetables and a choice of meat or seafood. “Noodles, vegetables and meat? So, what makes it …
Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Gourd)
Hurray to my ever favorite vegetable which is everybody’s most-hated item in my household!! Of the many Filipino dishes, ginisang ampalaya is my celebration of uniqueness and individuality in my Saudi Arabian …
Ginisang Munggo (Sauteed Mung Beans)
What is ginisang munggo? Ginisang munggo is literally a delicious mung bean stew. Ginisang Munggo (also called monggo) or sauteed green mung beans is a traditional recipe and a popular …
Easy Pancit Gisado
What is pancit guisado? Pancit (or pansit) literally means “noodles” and guisado (gisado) means “sautéed.” Therefore, pancit guisado is sautéed noodles. Pancit guisado is a one-pot meal that has …
Porkless Pancit Malabon Recipe
Pancit Malabon is a Filipino dish that is known for its thicker noodles and piquant sauce that creates between golden-yellow or yellow-orange color to its noodles and is made distinct by its generous array of seafood toppings such as shrimp and squid, tinapa flakes, in addition to minced greens, and cracklings.