All the flavors of Filipino Adobo, but without hours of cooking. All made up in one pot, using products that make life simple. No need to precook the rice; use a pouch of pre-cooked rice. You can, of course, cook rice; finding instant sticky rice isn't something I have yet to find for sale. You… Continue reading One Pot Adobo Fried Rice
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Food Finds: Cascade Alpine Dinners
I came across Cascade Alpine on Instagram and ordered their taster box. It is 5 meals, with 3 dinners and 2 breakfasts, so I split the reviews into 2. Oh, and it comes in a cute little box indeed. The little things make me smile. The taster box ships free and comes out to about… Continue reading Food Finds: Cascade Alpine Dinners
Ube Oatmeal
Ube has taken over food and become the hipster ingredient. Which is cool because it is easier to source now. However, you have to be careful to buy the real thing and not a fake. Brands will put "Ube" on the packaging, but it will be Okinawan purple sweet potato, not the native Filipino purple… Continue reading Ube Oatmeal
Pancit Canton Chow Mein
This recipe uses Pancit Canton Chow Mein noodles, an instant ramen-type noodle served dry, rather than in a bowl of broth. They lend themselves well to adding ingredients and making it a meal rather than a snack. They are a finer noodle than ramen. What separates them from ramen is that they include a packet… Continue reading Pancit Canton Chow Mein
One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling
With summer ending, I've been thinking about new recipes. It's been a while since I posted a Filipino-influenced backpacking meal. Beef Giniling is a Filipino comfort food stew served over white rice. I think if more tried it, they probably wouldn't have a clue it was Filipino, just a tasty dish. In fall and winter,… Continue reading One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling