Brief history: In my seventh learning project, I decided to make kare-kare. This dish is considered a showstopper—one that grabs attention—because it’s not commonly served and is usually reserved for special occasions like weddings or milestone birthdays. The ingredients can be quite expensive, which adds to its rarity and prestige. According to Esquire, kare-kare is […]
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Chicken and Pineapple in a Pot
Brief History: Pininyahang Manok, or Pineapple Chicken when translated into English, is a beloved dish that many Filipinos enjoy preparing. As its name suggests, the main ingredients are chicken and pineapple. Some people substitute the chicken with other proteins such as pork or beef, which is perfectly acceptable. Since pineapples are abundant in the Philippines, […]
Layers of Colors: Sapin-sapin
Introduction: Sapin-sapin is a traditional Filipino delicacy made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar, condensed milk, latik (toasted coconut curds), and flavorings such as ube and jackfruit. Because this delicacy is not easy to make, it is not very common in Filipino household. Instead, it is often reserved for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, baptisms, […]
Chili peppers unleashed their fiery power!
Brief History: Are you a fan of spicy coconut stew? Then this dish might be for you! For this week’s learning project, I learned how to cook Bicol Express. While it’s commonly known as a dish from the Bicol region of the Philippines, Esquire Philippines notes that it was actually popularized by Cely Kalaw—a native […]
Creamy Kaldereta powered by Clipchamp
What’s the dish? My menu for today is none other than Kaldereta. It is made with garlic, onions, beef cubes, bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, and green peas. To enhance the flavor, liver spread is added alongside tomato paste, water, laurel leaves, a Knorr beef cube, peanut butter, cheddar cheese, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste, […]
Biko: Sweet Memories of Home
Why Biko? The aroma of glutinous rice soaked in coconut milk and melted brown sugar will always have a special place in my heart. It reminds me of hot afternoons spent with family, filled with stories and laughter. Biko was typically served during celebrations—birthdays, weddings, and fiestas. Locals even earn from it by selling it […]
Tasting the Philippine’s Traditional Foods and Delicacies
When we were asked to choose a topic for our EDTC 300 learning project, plenty of ideas came to mind. I considered learning how to play the guitar, the piano, how to swim, knit, or crochet—basically, many things from my bucket list. However, while browsing Facebook, I noticed my feed was filled with cooking and […]