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What is patola (loofah)?

Vanjo Merano — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:10:58 +0000

Aside from the Filipino slang term derived from it, how well do you know the nutritious ingredient that is patola? You might have heard this word a lot lately because it has been used somewhat interchangeably with the Filipino word “patol” to describe those willing to respond to internet trolls. But for the cooks out…

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What is Tofu?

Vanjo Merano — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:29:48 +0000

Solid, white, and with a variety of textures, it is one of the most adaptable ingredients in Asian cuisine. It’s a great example of a plant-based protein; many vegans and vegetarians incorporate it into their dishes as a good substitute to meat and fish. But even meat eaters can find great joy in this small…

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What is Fish Sauce?

Vanjo Merano — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:10:39 +0000

Fish sauce is a complex tasting flavoring common to most Southeast Asian cuisines. Here in the Philippines, fish sauce –– or patis, as we call it -– is used most often to enhance the flavor or soups and broths. Not only does it work as a good marinade, but it’s also a dipping sauce people…

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Pork Belly 101 – The perfect recipes, reheating procedures & substitutes

Vanjo Merano — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:35:53 +0000

Some ingredients, when slapped on the title of any dish, make for the simplest way to lure in diners. While we all have our fair share of cravings and food preferences, seeing the name of some popular fruits or meat can set our hunger on high. And this is very much the case for pork…

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What is Garlic?

Vanjo Merano — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:16:31 +0000

One of the most popular and frequently used seasonings around the world, garlic is a staple in almost every kitchen. No matter what cuisine you cook regularly –– or even what restaurant you order from! –– you’ve tasted garlic at least once in your life. Its pungent aroma is only a telltale sign for its…

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What is Ginger?

Vanjo Merano — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:50:46 +0000

Zingy, unique, and unlike any other, ginger is a one of a kind spice used all across the world. Its bumpy, brown exterior gives way to a distinct aroma and flavor, popular in several cuisines. And its medicinal uses are seemingly never-ending; just a hint of this in food or tea can cure a number…

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What is Lye Water?

Vanjo Merano — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:50:00 +0000

In crafting and creating our food, we might sometimes forget the fascinating processes behind it all. There truly are a lot of forces at work getting our bread to rise, or attaining that perfect crisp to our chicken when we fry it. This is why we also can’t forget about certain ingredients that may seem…

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Alugbati (Malabar Spinach)

Vanjo Merano — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:40:23 +0000

While we all love to indulge in guilty pleasure dishes every once in a while, there truly is something refreshing about eating healthy food. And especially if you’re a Filipino, you will at one point learn to enjoy and relish in your heaps of leafy greens in one plate. The secret truly is mixing and…

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What are Bay Leaves?

Mayumi Paras — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:20:09 +0000

Bay leaves are a fragrant, flavorful herb that we often find in Filipino dishes. Another common name we have for bay leaf is laurel, as it comes from the bay laurel tree. Many may assume these leaves are only there for presentation or aesthetic purposes; you aren’t even meant to eat it when it appears…

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Soy Sauce

Vanjo Merano — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:11:35 +0000

Soy sauce is a staple in almost any Asian household. Ask any Filipino if they’ve ever had toyo with a dish. Immediately, they’d be able to recall the salty taste that gives many Filipino favorites its delicious, umami flavor. Stemming from Chinese origins, soy sauce has become a liquid condiment used worldwide, most prominently in…

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