Chao Pat Chin is a Filipino Chinese dish of stir-fried vegetables, seafood, and meats. It is almost similar to chopseuy, but the cooking method used on this dish leaves the vegetables crisp and not overcooked. Chao Pat Chin or Chow Pat Chin may look like chopseuy but are there any...
Belacan Squid and Snake Beans is a spicy pungent, yet delicious Malaysian inspired dish prepared with squid and snake beans stir fried with lots of shallots, chillies and a fermented shrimp paste called Belachan. I think Filipino’s would love this Belacan Squid and Snake Beans, while the Philippine cuisine does...
The last time we had this, it was in the city, from there we learned that fruity flavours are what’s best for yoghurt desserts or drinks that is why this time we will order the fruity ones and not the flavours like taro, coffee, brown pearl, red bean and pumpkin....
Liston Baka is a Filipino dish prepared with charcoal grilled beef that has been seasoned with Filipino herbs and spices like lemongrass, garlic, onions, soy sauce and fish sauce. Several weeks ago all of a sudden my Instagram feed was filled with this Andok’s Liston Baka posts, I don’t know...
Of all the Buffet restaurants in Auckland– perhaps my most visited one is our restaurant today, Fortuna, not because I love what they offer but when it comes to affordability alongside its offering, I guess you will get me most value at this place. This is the reason why when...
Currywurst is a German style street food prepared with grilled Bratwursts served with bread rolls called Brötchen, French Fries and curry powder The first time I saw this was in Munich when we visited there in 2013, I was intrigued that curry spices was used on a cuisine that is...
Microwave ovens are convenient, economical, and versatile. They can reheat and cook food quickly, and they are hassle-free compared to other cooking methods, which makes it suitable for households with a busy lifestyle. It is no wonder a microwave is now a must-have appliance in the modern Filipino kitchen. Perhaps,...
Ttukbaegi Bulgogi is a Korean beef soup dish prepared with marinated beef called Bulgogi together with carrots, mushrooms and Dangmyeon Noodles cooked in an earthenware pot called Ttukbaegi. For those of you who are in the Northern Hemisphere our dish may not be as enticing as compared to us here...
I guess when I comes to noodle soup dishes the Japanese cuisine easily dominates this area because of their amazing ramen and udons, Vietnamese are quite popular too with their pho but did you know there are other Asian countries apart these two that makes greats noodle soup dishes and...
Sotong Masak Asam Kunyit or Squid cooked in tamarind and turmeric is a Malaysian dish of squid cooked with tamarind, turmeric, lemongrass and chillies, a popular dish usually served on food stalls like Mamaks The last time I had this dish was in Malaysia many years ago when I used...
Who does not love degustation, trying out a variety of dishes focusing heavily on all of your senses, the sight (presentation), smell (aroma), taste, touch (textures) and sometimes sound, a form of high culinary art, this is the best way to experience all of a chef’s signature dishes in one...
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