Lola Virginia’s Chicken Relleno

One of Philippines’ favorite dish is Chicken relleno, made out of roasted chicken stuffed with ground pork, raisins, chorizo and peas. I have my own Chicken Relleno recipe in this blog but you might want variety. Well, aren’t we lucky that Romulo’s Cafe shared this recipe to us? Alessandra Romulo Squillantini, granddaughter of the lateRead More

Okoy: Pumpkin and Shrimp Fritters

For those celebrating Halloween, here is a Pinoy dish , a pumpkin-inspired okoy recipe. Here it goes: Ingredients: 4 cups pumpkin, grated ½ k suaje, head on, spiny parts removed 1 pc red onion, finely sliced 1 c carrots, grated ½ c cornstarch 2 pcs eggs, beaten To taste salt and pepper Olive oil (forRead More

Pansit Choco En Su Tinta or Pansit Pusit

I am more familiar with Paella Negra so it was quite interesting to learn about this Pansit Pusit. This classic Caviteño dish, also known as Pansit Choco En Su Tinta or Pansit Pusit is rice noodles bathed in rich squid ink sauce, topped with vegetables, crushed chicharon, squid rings and slices of kamias. Chef MichaelRead More