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Onion Atchara
Traditionally Atchara is made with green papaya which is eaten alongside either a fried, roasted or grilled food/seafood. Today I also added it to my salads! Which gives my salad depth of flavours. I have a few atchara on my website too! Including carrots, papaya and cucumbers.
Mangoes, Strawberry and Spinach Salad
When you think of salad you automatically think it’s just vegetables. I don’t know about you but I have always made some mango salad at home and even my mum makes this too especially in the summer months in the UK. Mangoes or fruits make the salad more interesting and refreshing! It really makes a […]
Quick Kulawo Dip
Chard Aubergine with Coconut Cream What is Kulawo? Kulawo is another unpopular dish, I have seen a couple of variations to this dish. In Laguna, Quezon; their version uses Talong or Eggplant; in other regions they use Banana Blossoms. Both versions use the same cooking technique. Kulawo has a unique way of enhancing its flavours, […]
Inihaw na Baboy
Barbecue Pork Belly with Kalamansi, Banana Ketchup and Cola Inihaw na Baboy literally translates to grilled pork. There are many variations to this popular Filipino dish. The “Inihaw” (grilled/bbq) word can be used for other meat or seafood too. So, for example Inihaw na Manok – Grilled Chicken. This pork barbeque is a perfect balance […]
Maruya with Saba
Banana Fritters with Saba Maruya also known as pamaypay. Pamaypay a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It’s called this as the banana is shaped like a fan. To me this is a nostalgic snack, when I was growing up in the Philippines, maruya is being sold on the streets in the afternoon […]
Pork Chops with a Creamy Mushroom Gravy
We love this meal! Not only is it delicious, it’s also really easy to make. Don’t be fooled by the number of things you have to do (or the washing up) once you cook it once you will keep making this recipe again! I am a big mushroom fan and so are my daughters. So […]
Hot off the stove! Belly Bistro Filipino Flavours with French and Japanese Techniques
Hey food lovers! We’re super excited to kick off our brand-new series where we share our date night adventures with all of you. Last night, my husband (Adrian) and I had the pleasure of dining at Belly Bistro in London recently. This delightful spot is new and serves up Filipino flavors with a splash of […]
Turon
Banana & Jackfruit Fritters Glazed with Caramelised Sugar Turon (also known as banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino snack or dessert. It’s made by wrapping slices of ripe banana, usually saba banana (a variety native to the Philippines) in a spring roll wrapper, often with a bit of jackfruit (langka) for extra flavor, then rolling […]
Spinach and Banana Pancakes
Pancakes that you won’t feel too guilty to eat! If you have been following me, you know that I have a special place for pancakes in my heart and belly. I love them so much! Savoury and sweet pancakes! This recipe is a great pancake to make as it’s got ingredients that are good for […]
Sourdough Ube Waffle
Purple Yam Flavour Waffles What is Ube? Ube, meaning tuber in the Filipino language, is a purple yam originally from the Philippines. Different from the purple sweet potato, it has an even sweeter, more mellow taste and has a slightly nutty, vanilla taste. Ube is popularly used in desserts in Filipino cuisine, often boiled and […]