There are so many versions of adobo and each one of them tastes just as good. This adobo version uses buko juice that adds zest to the sauce. The origin of this recipe came from “The Adobo Book” contributed by Achie Diaz de Rivera) but I modified here and there to suit my taste. OfRead More
Mango Cream Pie
I think you will agree with me that our Carabao Mango is one of the tastiest fruits we have. Mangoes happen to be my favorite fruit that I often experiment recipes that contain mangoes. An example of which is the Mango Banana Shortcake. I first came across this mango pie recipe when my neighbor gaveRead More
Ukoy, Okoy or Shrimp Fritters
There are many ways to cook ukoy. In Vigan, ukoy like the one above is prepared from a mixture of galapong (sticky rice with water), shrimps, onions, spring onions and salt to taste. One has to prepare galapong first but I prefer to use rice flour . (You can prepare galapong though) Ingredients 1 cupRead More
Risotto with Crispy Fried Tawilis (fresh water sardinella)
It is 2013 and I bet most of you have either eaten a lot during the past few weeks. Most New Year resolutions start with doing something right. So here is one recipe that can help start the year right and light with unbelievably delicious yet healthy recipes prepared by The Maya Kitchen. One recipeRead More
Suman Luya (Suman Flavored with Ginger)
These days, traditional suman has moved on to many flavors. I still stick to my childhood memories of Suman Luya dating back to Christmas Eve. My mom would cook the sticky rice in a big kawali in the dirty kitchen. Suman Luya is extremely smooth tasting with the right amount of sweetness. It’s perfect forRead More
Waiting for Noche Buena : Cheese Fondue and conversation
Christmas Eve is known as “Noche buena” (the Good Night). It is a time for family members to gather together to rejoice and feast around the Nativity scenes that are present in nearly every home. Our noche buena usually consists of light meals. Tonight I prepared an early Christmas dinner of Brown Arroz Caldo atRead More