Nilupak is a snack dish in the Philippines made out of either mashed cassava, sweet potatoes or cardaba bananas wrapped in banana lead and served with margarine. I remember my grandmother used to make these when I was a child and I totally forgotten about this…
Kalamay with Pinipig Topping
Kalamay is another favorite sticky rice-based kakanin (sweet delicacy) in the Philippines. It comes in the form of a very sticky brown paste, although other colors in less viscous versions also exist. It actually has different versions, consistency, packaging and texture depending on location. In Bohol,…
Palitaw
Palitaw is one of the many rice cakes of the Philippines which is characterized by its small and flat shape. These delights are made out of sticky rice that is washed, soaked, and then ground but due to commecialisation you can now find ground versions sold on Asian…
Turon Malagkit: For sure you’ll like it! :)
Turon Malagkit: For sure you’ll like it! :) Turon Malagkit has been a traditional ‘kakanin’ in barrios. And since the time I’ve tasted this, this has been my favorite! I always include this delicacy even in special occasions! So c’mon and taste my Turon Malagkit and…
Goody! Ginataang Halo-Halo!
This is the kind of food that I consider, “when-the-craving-hits”. It reminds me of my childhood… my province…my lolas . This along with nilupak, sinukmani, ginataang malagkit at munggong pula were the homemade merienda delicacies my maternal Grandmother would make for her apos. I love it…
Gising-gising. Wake up to the taste of this simple, easy-to-make dish!
I cannot say for sure if this is a Bicolano dish, or simply a distant relative of the Bicol Express. Gising-gising is certainly an economical yet delicious dish which is great by itself or as a partner to grilled pork or fish and halabos na hipon. If…