Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Pancit

Pancit or pansit is the term for noodles in Filipino cuisine. Noodles were introduced into the Philippines by the Chinese and have since been adopted into local cuisine. The term pancit is derived from the Hokkien pian i sit which means "something conveniently cooked fast." Different kinds of noodles can be found in Filipino supermarkets which can then be cooked at home. Noodle dishes are also standard fare in local restaurants. Food establishments specializing in noodles are often referred to as panciterias.
Nancy Reyes Lumen of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism writes that according to food lore handed down from the Chinese, noodles should be eaten on one's birthday. They are therefore commonly served at birthday celebrations and Chinese restaurants in the Philippines often have "birthday noodles" listed on their menus. However, she warns that since "noodles represent long life and good health; they must not be cut short so as not to corrupt the symbolism."

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Adobo

Adobo, the name was taken in Spanish but the cooking method is indigenous to the Philippines, is a popular dish in Philippine cuisine which is made up of meat or seafood marinated in vinegar and garlic, browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is one of the most favorited by the children because of its crunchy skin and delicious taste. A fried chicken have the following ingredients: chicken, white vine, garlic, water, cooking oil, salt and pepper. But how to cook a fried chicken? SImply follow these following steps:

1. Simmer the chicken in a pot with water, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper.
2. Remove the chicken just before it is fully cooked then strain off the liquid.
3. Hear oil on a frying pan and deep fry the chicken until it is golden brown.
4. To remove the excess oil, place it on paper towel.

It is better served with a hot rice and atchara.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Pan DeSal

Pan de sal is one of the all time favorite food of Filipino. It is made of water, active dry yeast, white sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and all-purpose flour. People love to dip it on a cup of coffee or milk while eating. It's delicious when you dip it. Try it and be amazed by its taste.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Kare-Kare

Kare-kare, a Filipino food, is made from peanut sauce varieties of vegetables, stewed oxtail, beef, and sometimes offal or tripe. based variants may include goat meat or chicken. It is often eaten with bagoong, sometimes spiced with chili, and sprinkled with calamansi juice. Traditionally, every Filipino fiesta is not complete without the Kare-Kare.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Sinigang na Baboy

Sinigang is made up of pork, tomatoes, onions, garlic, kangkong, string beans, radish, gabi (taro), green fingere pepper, tamarind, fish sauce, and rice wash or water. Although sinigang can be cooked with tamarind, fish(milkfish and tilapia), shrimp, miso, and chicken.

It is popular by its sourness. You should try it.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Batchoy

Batchoy originated from the district of La Paz, Iloilo City. It is made up these ingredients: pork organs, crushed pork, cracklings, shrimp, vegetables, chicken stock, chicken breast, beef loin and round noodles.