Tangy sinigang with pompano and miso, a Filipino-Japanese fusion of sour, savoury, and umami-rich comfort. A comforting fusion of Filipino and Japanese flavours, buttery pompano simmered in a tangy tamarind-miso broth, balancing sourness, umami, and freshness in every spoonful. One weekend, I had a craving for Sinigang na Ulo, that...
Slow-cooked Gokong Soup, a Filipino-Chinese heirloom broth with pork, chicken, and optional traditional proteins and herbs. Rediscovering Gokong Soup, a comforting Filipino-Chinese broth with layers of heritage, tradition, and slow-cooked flavour. Some dishes have a way of sneaking back into your life when you least expect them. For me, Gokong...
A comforting Mindanaoan beef stew simmered with turmeric, coconut milk, and the fiery kick of palapa, rich, soupy, and full of island warmth. Mindanao-style beef stew with turmeric, coconut milk, and palapa, a fragrant, mildly spicy dish from the southern Philippines. If you travel down to the southern parts of...
Spicy kimchi, fried tofu, and briny clams simmered in anchovy stock for a quick Korean-inspired soup full of umami. When the craving for comfort hits, this briny, spicy broth with tofu and clams delivers warmth and flavour in every spoonful. #KimchiSoup Many years ago, I was introduced to Korean soups,...
Filipino sour soup made with leftover lechon, tamarind broth, and vegetables. A tangy, hearty way to enjoy roast pork again. The comforting sourness of sinigang meets the smoky richness of lechon. A leftover makeover that turns yesterday’s feast into today’s soul food. I guess you’ll see several lechon-related posts here...
Silken tofu, enoki mushrooms, and egg ribbons in a tomato-based broth make this nourishing Chinese-style soup rich and comforting. A bowl of comfort that’s light, silky, and soul-warming. This isn’t your usual tomato soup, ours comes with umami, texture, and flair. I’m the type who can’t have a proper meal...
A light yet flavourful Asian-style soup made with hairy gourd, salted duck egg, pork, vermicelli, and fish balls for a comforting meal. Freestyling in the kitchen again! This comforting bowl with pork, fish balls, and salted egg strands was a flavour bomb #HairyGourdSoup Freestyling again today—but not because of fridge...
A homemade Filipino-style chicken noodle soup inspired by the beloved Royco instant soup—warm, nostalgic, and made with real ingredients. Rainy days and childhood feels in a bowl. Inspired by a classic we all grew up with—now made from scratch! #ChickenNoodleSoup Some dishes transport you back in time with just one...
A soulful soup made with white beans, clam meat, spinach, tomato, garlic, and onion simmered in a flavourful seafood broth. Clean-out-the-fridge Fridays sometimes lead to delicious surprises. A comforting bowl with ocean flavours and pantry favourites. #WhiteBeanClamsSpinachSoup There’s something undeniably rewarding about transforming leftovers into a dish that tastes like...
A comforting miso soup enriched with sweet corn, umami-rich miso, wakame, and dashi—a fusion of Japanese tradition and summery sweetness. Golden summer corn meets umami miso in this 10-minute vegan soup that dances between sweet and savory. A taste of sunshine, even in winter. #MisoCornSoup There used to be this...
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