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Palapa
A Spicy Maranao Condiment with Spring Onions and Garlic Maranao cuisine is something that many Filipinos are not familiar with. A few years ago I was intrigued by their cuisine and searched for recipes online, read different recipes and spoke to friends who have connections or families in Mindanao. This is my own version and […]
Pamapa Itum
Burnt Coconut Aromatic Paste It’s a type of aromatic spice paste (think of it as a sofrito: aromatic ingredients cut into smallpieces but pounded) used to flavor various dishes. And integral to this sofrito is an even more unique ingredient: burnt coconut meat. Not toasted, singed, or browned, but burnt! Don’t worry when you taste […]
Atsara na Pipino
Easy Pickled Cucumber Perfect as a Side Dish or Condiment Atsara or Atchara is a popular pickled side dish or condiment on Filipino tables. It’s usually served with fried dishes or barbeque dishes. Atsara is traditionally made with green unripe papaya and sometimes with raisins. Some will make atsara with chillies and some will leave […]
Banana Ketchup
A popular and delicious condiment from the Philippines. It’s sweet, tangy, sometimes spicy and it’s similar to tomato ketchup. What is Banana Ketchup When I was a kid growing up in the Philippines, my two favourite things to eat were bbq hotdog and banana ketchup with rice. My mama said I was really fussy and […]
Banana Ketsup
Homemade Banana Sauce or Ketchup Banana Ketsup (ketchup) is a popular condiments in the Philippines. This is a quick and easy recipe that you can make in minutes! I hope you will like this recipe. Banana Ketsup goes really nicely with Embutido as well as many Filipino and non-Filipino dishes such as fishballs, ukoy (shrimp […]
Easy Carrots Pickle
Atchara / Atsara Atchara is a pickle condiment from the Philippines, it has a sweet and sour flavour. This side dish is normally paired with BBQ, Grilled and Fried dishes. What is Atchara Atchara or also known as Atsara is a popular condiment in the Philippines, usually with unripe green papaya and sometimes mixed with […]
Pickled Green Papaya
I think Atchara is Filipinos version of Kimchi, it’s a condiment that can be paired with many Filipino dishes like fried or barbeque dishes. Families and friends can make it together and it’s a fantastic gift to give a foodie! I love making atchara, slicing the ingredients are somewhat relaxing as long as you are […]