Believe it or not banana is present in every Filipino meal especially Lakatan. It is the best banana in the world. It is the best choice of banana to be served on the buffet table. This kind of variety is also best selected for shakes and fresh fruit salads. Did you know that this type of banana has more provitamin A. Lakatan is sweet-smelling, firm, orange-yellow when ripe. Oh! And it’s pulp? Sweet.
Kinilaw. This is another Filipino dish made from raw filleted fish. It is just like Japanese sushi. It is prepared in a bite-sized chunks of raw fish marinated in vinegar, chilli pepper and other spices. Kinilaw is also the best pair for beer. There are a variety of fish that can be used for making kinilaw. Tuna, tangigue or tanigue (sea bass), talakitok (cavalla) and lapu-lapu (grouper) are only some of them.
Banana cue (plump or saba) and kamote cue (sweet potato) which is served on stick. These are the favorite afternoon snacks and one of the famous delicacies of Filipinos. It is easy to cook. Just deep fry banana or kamote in hot oil coated with caramelized brown sugar. It is famous all over the archipelago and is usually available during the afternoon. It is a top choice for the young and old and is best eaten with a glass cold coke or coffee.
Like the whole cart ice cream you can also find balut vendors in the streets usually at night. They are actually selling two different kinds of incubated duck egg, “balut” and “penoy”, which are usually sold together. The vendors don’t push carts but they carry baskets where they wrap the eggs in a layer of cloth to keep them warm. You will hear them shout balut! penoy! balut! penoy! in the streets. Aside from selling balut, they also sell chicharon (cracklings).
Lechon or roasted pig. This is the most famous and popular dish of the Philippines . Lechon is one of the all-time favorite festival foods of Filipinos. This is usually prepared for fiestas, birthday, christening, family celebrations, Christmas, New Year, wedding, and graduations. Every party you will go Filipinos are always looking forward for the lechon. There’s something about the crispy skin and the meat that evokes such enjoyment in eating.
Balut means boiled fertilized egg (a popular Filipino delicacy). A food that is derived from fertile eggs which are incubated for a period of time. This is one of the exotic foods in Philippines . They say that it will make you stronger if you eat balut. Balut has always been the perfect pair for beer. Studies showed that these eggs, indeed one’s energy because of their protein and calories. These eggs are also good sources of vitamin B1 and B2, minerals, niacin and betacarotene. How to eat balut: 1. Crack the shell on the top part of the egg. 2. Put salt and sip the juice. 3. Slowly peel the remaining shell and put vinegar. 3. You may close your eyes while eating the balut. 4. Drink beer or ice cold coke. As they say, once you have tasted it, you can’t stop eating. Photo Credit: photos/rcf1985/169615428
What is your favorite ice cream? This is a picture of a whole cart of ice cream or humorously known as “flavor of the road”. You will have a selection of mango, cheese and ube ice creams available in either cup or cone. You will often see them in the busy streets, usually near schools, parks and churches, waiting for excited little children.
This is my husband acting silly again. As you can see my beautiful daughter is still asleep. This picture was taken in you our hotel room in Marco Polo, Davao City . Our room is at the 11th floor. From our room we can see the Ateneo de Davao University.
Fruits anyone? I arranged the fruits on a large plate so that it is more attractive. I just placed fruits that do not need peeling like kiwi, peach, apple grapes, and strawberry. I just cut the fruits in a bite size. Next time I will try to add some more fruits so that is more colorful.
Who wants a delicious breakfast? I sure do. This is a delicious vegetable omelet. I guarantee that you’ll love this. The ingredients are of course egg then mixed with green pepper, tomato, mushroom, ham, and black pepper. And the perfect pair for this meal is a slice of bread and coffee. This is my hubby’s favorite.
As you all know food is a source of energy and life. This is one of my prepared foods. I make it to a point to prepare healthy food for my family. This is grilled chicken with vegetable side dish like asparagus, green pepper, carrots, and oregano. Bon Appétit guys!
Can you say that the food is delicious by its presentation? This is one of the easy ingredients to prepare food to save your time. I usually prepare foods that can save of time. This one is grilled chicken sliced in bite size with cucumber, tomato, black olive, and vinaigrette sauce.
I am really fascinated to try out all new kinds of food preparation than the usual or traditional style like using measuring cups or spoons, or even the usual stuff we find cooking books. This is just one of them. I grilled some lean beef and prepared a side dish like grilled squash and cucumber. Look at the color, its very pretty and and yummy too.
Just having fun cooking at home. I’m trying to improve my food presentation. This is one of our native delicacies “adobong baboy”. I added pasta, broccoli and carrot to make it more presentable. When I let my sisters see this picture, they say that it’s so mouthwatering. How they wish they could taste it.
