Places & Palates

Loving local with a twist

The past few months have been tough, but that didn’t stop Filipinos using it as an opportunity to experiment more in the kitchen, from dalgona coffee to sushi bake. Cooking has been a great stress reliever for some people as whipping up their favorite dishes indulged their taste buds, and gave them a chance to showcase their creativity.

Procuring fresh ingredients for exotic dishes can be challenging, so why not try some new recipes that are different yet close to home? The ingredients can be found in your nearby palengke or even through online groceries. Here are some recipes of beloved local staples with a twist:

Image Source: bitesized.ph

Satisfy your seafood cravings with some laing stuffed prawns. Perfect for special family dinners, this seafood dish is deceptively easy to make. The creaminess of the coconut milk adds a punch of flavor to the prawns. The chilis make you keep coming back for more servings. You can pair this dish with rice or pasta.

Image Source: bitesized.ph

Tired of having pancit again for merienda? Roll with it, literally! Palabok rolls add an interesting spin to your everyday pancit. Having your pancit in a roll means it’s easier to serve. Plus, you can even adjust the size so they’re kid-friendly. Of course, we won’t judge you if you have more than one.

Image Source: angsarap.net

Surprise your family with a purple take on everyone’s favorite ulam: Sinigang. Ube sinigang adds a slightly creamy flavor while it tones down the sharp sour taste to the traditionalsinigang in sampalok. The ube also adds a different kind of sweetness to the dish, and it makes the consistency of the soup thicker than usual. You just need rice, and you’re ready to go.

Image Source: bitesized.ph

Craving for bibingka but looking for a way to take it to the next level? You can elevate your favorite kakanin by making it into a cake. What’s great about bibingka pudding cake is that you don’t even need to bake it. It’s like a Filipino cheesecake, only it’s bibingka. Definitely a modern twist to a traditional dish.

Image Source: bitesized.ph

At first glance, this may look like regular silvanas, but these are made with your favorite local chocolate: chocnut. Chocnut silvanas will be a sure hit to the kids as well as those with a big sweet tooth. Plus, it’s a scrumptious way to introduce a nostalgic treat to the next generation.

Did these dishes sound interesting or weird to you? Well, just because they’re different, doesn’t mean they’re not good. Trying new recipes not only takes your cooking skills to the next level, but it’s also a great way to bond with your family, not to mention something new to talk about with these crazy new recipes.

The possibilities are just endless in the kitchen, and you can even come up with unique dishes of your own. You just need to maximize all the tools and ingredients available to you, and get creative! Plus, who doesn’t enjoy eating delicious food?

Read also:

admin

Recent Posts

Special Hardship Allowance makes a difference for teachers: UNICEF

Teaching is a vocation, stemming from a passion to help hone young minds and unlock…

3 days ago

Young Moros make their voices heard through Bangsamoro Youth Parliament

The Bangsamoro Youth Parliament, running on its third year, has served as a platform for…

3 days ago

IBPAP paves path for stronger PH-Japan biz relations with trade mission

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines or IBPAP announced its recent trade…

1 week ago

Online food delivery platform continues mission of fighting hunger

Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda continues its commitment to fighting hunger and reducing…

2 weeks ago

Global cybersecurity firm reaffirms commitment to develop Filipinos in the industry

In line with the celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, NCC Group reaffirmed its…

3 weeks ago

Authentic German Oktoberfest beer right in the heart of Manila

From cheers and kanpai to geonbae and tagay, add now prost to your list of…

4 weeks ago