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Palayok (Filipino clay pot)
Cookware

Palayok Guide: How to Choose, Season, and Use

The Palayok is a Filipino clay pot that’s made for cooking traditional Filipino stews and soups. Known for their durability and even distribution of heat, palayoks are the perfect vessel for simmering dishes low and slow. Every few days or so, I try to visit my local Asian supermarket to […]

Filipino escabeche with pompano
Main, Seafood

Escabeche (Filipino Sweet and Sour Fish)

Escabeche is a festive and classic Filipino dish for everyday meals or for special get-togethers. Whole, crispy fish is topped with a colourful sweet and sour sauce for a delicious and hearty meal!

Homemade chili oil
Dips, Sauces, Pastes, Other

Homemade Chili Oil

Chili oil is a staple condiment in almost all Asian households. Making it from scratch is both rewarding and perfect to use for all your sauces, dips, and marinades.

Filipino Carbonara
Main, Noodles

Filipino-Style Carbonara

Filipino-Style Carbonara is a rich, cheesy, and filling pasta dish made with bacon and mushrooms. It’s perfect for the holidays or for satisfying a crowd in potlucks or celebrations!

Filipino Pork Sinigang (Sinigang na Baboy)
Main, Pork

Pork Sinigang (Sinigang na Baboy)

Pork sinigang is a hearty and delicious sour soup from the Philippines. Flavored with tamarind paste, this delicious dish is best paired with a side of rice for a filling meal!

Knorr liquid seasoning
Ingredients

What is Liquid Seasoning?

Liquid seasoning is similar to soy sauce, but slightly more concentrated and umami-rich. It can elevate the savoriness in almost all dishes with just a couple drops.

Annatto oil, also known as achiote, atsuete, or achuete oil.
Dips, Sauces, Pastes

Annatto Oil

Annatto oil, also known for its many names as achuete or achiote oil, is an essential ingredient in many Asian and Latin dishes. Made by gently infusing oil with annatto seeds, this oil provides a subtle peppery and earthy taste to dishes while giving them a pop of color.