filipino foods

Native to the Philippines, the pili nut is abundant and grows wild in many southern provinces, including Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas. When raw, the pili nut is said by many to resemble the flavor of roasted pumpkin or pepita seeds, and when roasted, the pili nut's mild, nutty flavor and tender-crispy texture is superior to that of the common almond. A perfect example would be a cross between a macadamia nut and a marcona almond. Besides from being eaten raw or roasted, pili nuts are... Read Full Story

Purple yams, officially referred to as ubes, are a common ingredient in Filipino recipes. These yams are actually violet in color and are used in all different types of recipes. They have even been known to make a pleasant looking violet-colored cake. Many yam aficionados will tell you that true Filipino ubes have a darker skin than the purple yams, referred to as such, which are available in the United States. Yams are not potatoes and should not be confused with purple Peruvian potatoes... Read Full Story

Purple yams, officially referred to as ubes, are a common ingredient in Filipino recipes. These yams are actually violet in color and are used in all different types of recipes. They have even been known to make a pleasant looking violet-colored cake. Many yam aficionados will tell you that true Filipino ubes have a darker skin than the purple yams, referred to as such, which are available in the United States. Yams are not potatoes and should not be confused with purple Peruvian potatoes... Read Full Story

Hello folks how you all doing right now? As of me here, I am having fun with my friends and baby Jadyn as well. Actually we just arrived here in Ate Rose house. Oh my gosh it was so hot outside that all of us grab a glass of water as we got home. But it was fun though as we went to our favorite Filipino restaurant...eat our favorite Filipino foods and decided to get halo-halo for our dessert. Read Full Story

A tamarind is also referred to as sampaloc in the Philippines and is a popular Filipino recipes ingredient. It comes from the Tamarind tree, which originated in India. But obviously, this tree has proven to be hearty in other regions, as well. This date-like fruit is also a common recipe ingredient, in other cultures and can be found in products such as Worcestershire sauce. Tamarind is used in both its ripe and unripe state. The unripe fruit is quite tart and acidic. It is used primarily in... Read Full Story