Filipino cuisine
A COLLECTION OF
PINOY RECIPES FROM FOOD BLOGGERS WORLDWIDE
The month of June is a historic time for the country
once known as the Pearl of the Orient. June 12th marks the
celebration of the Declaration of the Philippine Independence.
In recent years, the Philippine culinary industry has
been joining the celebration with the commemoration of dishes served during the
signing of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. Some establishments even
introduced Dr. Jose Rizal’s favorite dishes to the younger generation. Dr. Jose
Rizal is the country’s National Hero who pioneered the Philippine Revolution
during the 400+ years of Spanish rule.
Here at Eat To Your Heart’s Content we are
highlighting Filipino cuisine for the month of June. You might not be familiar
with Pinoy food if you have not been to the Philippines. You may not have
tasted Filipino food if you don’t know any Filipinos at all - which is unlikely
to happen since so many Filipinos either migrated to another country or opted
to work abroad). You might not have heard about Filipino dishes if you don’t
watch Anthony Bourdain (who visited the country twice) and from Andrew Zimmern who
predicted that Filipino food is the next best thing – more on that here. You
may have not encountered some iconic Filipino dishes but there are many worthy
to be tasted with gusto.
So why don’t you relax, have a cup of your favorite
brew and scroll down for some delicious versions of MUST-TRY FILIPINO
RECIPES you can create for
your family. Who knows, Filipino food might just be something you can rave
about too. Here
is a collection of Pinoy recipes from fellow Pinoy food bloggers and versions
of Pinoy dishes from some food bloggers worldwide.
A Collection of Coastal
Dining Discoveries
The province of Cavite is a historic place. This is
the monumental site for the Declaration of the Philippine Independence,
celebrated annually on 12th of June.
When it comes to food, Cavite province has an abundance
of seafood and a mélange of coastal cooking. Any true blue food lover of regional
cuisines and culinary traveler will be astounded by the wealth of native dishes
and Cavite delicacies abound even to this day.
Over the years, while preserving traditional Cavite cuisine,
restaurant dining has evolved – Greek restaurants, European inspired dishes, Mediterranean
cuisine, farm-to-table dining, by reservation dining, the list just keeps
going. Cavite dining has never been so vibrant and worthy of a gastronomic
sojourn.
Join me as we go on a virtual food trip, bookmark this
collection of deliriously delicious coastal dining discoveries, and enjoy Cavite Delicacies and Restaurants.
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| Pinoy Food Recipe : Garlicky Pork Liempo |
Majority
of Filipinos are rice eaters. What’s the perfect partner for piping white rice?
There are numerous Filipino dishes that would be perfect for hot white rice –
Kare Kare, Sinigang na Baboy, Bulalo and the iconic Adobo. However, these are
somewhat elaborate to make, so allow me to share with you an all-time hit that
is super easy to create, Garlicky Pork
Liempo (Garlicky Pork Belly).
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| Lechon Kawali, a crisp pork Filipino dish |
This
Lechon Kawali recipe is a combination of inspirations over the years. Cooking
Basics, a former culinary school which I collaborated in a previous project
taught me about boiling the pork this way (read on the procedure and you will
know what I am saying) while the marinate is an inspiration on how I marinate
my Pork Adobo, an iconic Filipino dish.
A Healthy Filipino Street Food Version
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| Camote Cue, a popular street food |
Do you
enjoy eating street foods? Most travelers when heading out to Southeast Asian
regions flock to wet markets, night markets or weekend markets to enjoy what
most locals eat on a daily basis when stuck in the concrete jungle. Perhaps
they are so engrossed seeing Anthony Bourdain munch on exotic dishes or the
need to stretch their travel budget while traveling for months.
For those like
me who avoid eating street foods for being excessively oily and loaded with
every possible dirt you can imagine that surrounds the streets and drops into
the food being cooked or displayed, I prefer cooking those “street foods” at
home with the attempt of making them healthier for my family.
Here’s a
quick and easy recipe, a favorite snack found on the streets of Manila. My take
is a healthier and more delicious version of Camote Cue (Camote Fritters), a popular
Pinoy street food.
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| 10 Ways to Taste the Philippines |
If you
happen to visit the Philippines for the first time or it might be your nth time but haven’t really tasted
Filipino cuisine, you are missing a LOT! Do not just be confined with oily
street foods that the struggling working class satiate. Street foods tend to
have too much oil, too much salt, too much sugar and you are depriving yourself
from savoring the best of Pinoy food.
I would
like to share with you my article published at Pacific and Park a couple of
weeks back. I am fortunate to stumble into this gorgeous site as it features
amazing destinations and delicious food adventures.
Here are
my Top 10 Ways to Taste the Philippines via Pacific and Park.
Here’s the
continuation of my two-part special article in celebration of the 4th year anniversary of Eat To Your Heart's Content. If you
haven’t read the part 1 of the Best Cities to Dine in the Philippines, here’s the link.
When I think of grandmothers, food comes to mind first. I would imagine grandmothers who would supervise their kitchen staff early in the morning to prepare sumptuous dishes for breakfast and even prepare a grand repertoire of gastronomic feasts during fiestas.
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| The inviting facade of Grand Momma's Kitchen |
I first read about Café Laguna a few years back. Whenever I visited Cebu, either for event coverage or magazine writing commitments, I often thought of checking out Café Laguna. Unfortunately, when I finally got time to go, their branch was already closed for the night. So when I heard that Café Laguna was also established in Cagayan de Oro City (a franchise), a visit was on top of my list during my CDO City trip.
Café Laguna prides of traditional Filipino cuisine and is very much reflected in their menu categories from Merienda (snacks), Pampagana (appetizers), Ensalada (salad), Sabaw na May Laman (soup with meat), Pagkaing Dagat (seafood), Gulay (vegetables), Kanin (rice), and Panghimagas (dessert).
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