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."
Showing posts with label Lutong Bahay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lutong Bahay. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Pancit
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."
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.
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