Grilled Pampano & Mussels Soup

Grilled Pampano & Mussels Soup

Pampano is a highly valuable salt water fish in the Philippines. They are usually mistaken as Sapsap (Slipmouth fish) due to their similarities in colors and shapes. Pampanos are priced between $5.00-10.00/lb.(250-450PHP) per kilo, amounting up to 3 pieces, depending...
Delicious Shrimp Chop Suey w/ Quail Eggs

Delicious Shrimp Chop Suey w/ Quail Eggs

Chop Suey is originally a Chinese cuisine, but over time has become a popular dish worldwide, including the Philippines. Records tell that Chop Suey is invented by an American of Chinese descent, but there seems to be some conflict with the story, but we don’t...
Ginataang Alimasag sa Malunggay at Langka

Ginataang Alimasag sa Malunggay at Langka

In the Philippines, it’s now easy to obtain your preferred type of crab from the local markets. You can choose from Blue Crabs, King Crabs, Dungeness, Coconut Crabs, and even Talangka. Curious about the classification of Blue Crabs as either alimango or...
Stir-Fried Zucchini & Baked Halibut

Stir-Fried Zucchini & Baked Halibut

Halibut is rare catch in the Philippines, but a similar fish(Flounder) is common in Batangas province. It’s called “Dapa” in Tagalog and there are 3 types you can find in the Philippine market(Indian Halibut, Tongue Sole, Flounder). Batanguenos have...