Filipino Beef Tapa Recipe
Cured slices of beef and fried in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Best for steamed white rice or any fried rice.
The Secrets of Perfecting Dry Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Intensely from Saudi Arabia Dry chicken adobo is a variation of the basic chicken adobo, but it is literally dry – that’s why the name. I have …
Dynamite Cheese Sticks (Dynamite Lumpia)
Dynamite? Why are they called dynamite cheese sticks? It is obvious, I can tell, that the reason they are called dynamite cheese sticks or dynamite lumpia is that the stick-shaped …
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 noodles are 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 the household! Of the many Filipino dishes, ginisang ampalaya is my celebration of uniqueness and individuality in our Saudi …
Ginisang Munggo (Sauteed Mung Beans)
What is ginisang munggo? Ginisang munggo is literally a delicious sauteed mung bean stew. Ginisang Munggo is a traditional recipe and a popular legume in most Filipino households. Munggo (mung …