Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet)
What is tortang talong Tortang talong, or eggplant omelet, is a Filipino dish that has between 2-4 ingredients! From that statement, you can tell that this is an easy dish. …
The Best Filipino Lumpiang Shanghai
What is lumpiang Shanghai Lumpiang Shanghai literally means rolls from Shanghai. At the mention of the term shanghai, it is already given that this type of rolls is fried and …
The Secrets of Perfecting Dry Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo, Intensely from Saudi Arabia “Can I ask for a favor, please?” She is not a complete stranger. I see her almost every day at work, but we …
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 …
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 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.