Macapuno Strings
Photo By Toyang Noresa of Suman Topped With Macapuno Strings
Can you tell the difference between authentic macapuno and young coconut being passed off as macapuno?
Tinapay San Nicolas
A classic recipe…
Filipino Spaghetti
What makes it Pinoy spaghetti? Take a close look and taste.
Filipino spaghetti is known for its sweet sauce and the prominent addition of sliced hotdogs.
Balayan Sauce
Photo: Bagoong Balayan with Calamansi and Sili
“Balayan sauce” is actually a type of bagoong made in the town of Balayan in Batangas province.
Ube Halaya
Ube Halaya by Aizel_77.
Also called halayang ube, this is a jam made from the Philippines’ favorite root crop, the purple yam locally called ube.
3-in-1 Coffee Mixes of the Philippines!
Photo by Soundtech27 of Nescafe Original 3-in-1 Complete Coffee Mix of the Philippines. Instant coffee is very popular in the Philippines. And what could be more convenient than having a 3-in-one mix all ready and just waiting for hot water to be added? That’s coffee, sugar, and creamer!
Banana Ketchup
Bottles of UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Catsup on Store Shelf. Photos by Angie Pastor.
Banana ketchup is a popular Filipino condiment made from bananas, sugar, vinegar and spices. Its natural color is brownish, but it is colored red to resemble tomato ketchup.