Easy Recipes for Home Cooks
If you only cook one Filipino recipe, try adobo considered the national dish of the Philippines. The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands and probably there’s just as many variations in preparing the adobo. Adobo is slowly braised in soy and vinegar with lots of garlic and onions. In the […]
Ukoy is one of the most popular street food in the Philippines. Essentially julienned mixed vegetables bound by a thin batter, fried until crispy and served with a spiced vinegar sauce. There are many versions of Ukoy and it comes in all shapes and sizes as there are many cooks. One […]
In the Philippines rice is usually eaten as an accompaniment to the main dish of protein and vegetables. In Arroz Caldo, literally “Hot Rice” in Spanish, rice is the main ingredient. Arroz Caldo is a ginger flavoured rice porridge topped with various condiments including finely sliced chicken, boiled eggs, garlic […]
I’ve read somewhere that the CLUB sandwich stands for Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon, but where’s the T for Tomato in that scenario and I know I wouldn’t be happy with a club sandwich without tomato. Anyway the club sandwich has become a favourite lunch during “working from home” lockdowns. It’s easy […]
Hamburger with cheese is what I’d have when on the road trip. It’s convenient and reasonably priced. However there’s no reason not cook burgers at home. You will then know exactly what goes into those patties, no mystery meats and also you can control how you want them cooked. There’s […]
Pancit Buko is a new discovery for me although I grew up in coconut country. Buko is the flesh of young coconut. The shredded young coconut meat as a substitute for noodles is a revelation. It’s soft chewy and nutty …you could say a Merci Buko moment, ahem pardon my […]
I’m Adele Mowlai, originally from the Philippines and now a resident of Sydney. I’m a mum of three and a grandma of two. Let’s cook something delicious!
