Corn is the third largest human food crop; after wheat and rice and is the main nourishment for millions of people the world over.In the Philippines where I grew up, rice was my dad’s main crop and corn was only grown as a back up, so there were only a […]
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Grilled Eggplant Pancakes (Tortang Talong)
This irresistible and very more-ish grilled eggplant pancakes are crisp at the edges, soft in the middle and filled with shallots and aromatic char grilled eggplants. In the Philippines, where I grew up, these are called tortang talong (eggplant cooked with eggs). Torta means little cakes in Spanish. It is […]
Trio of Persian Dips
You can of course buy dips and spreads from the shops and there is nothing wrong with that. But dips are so easy to make and if you make them yourself , not only will you be guaranteed the freshest but you also have a say on what goes in […]
Sweet Potato and Bean Sprout Fritters (Ukoy)
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 […]