In this video, we are continuing our Asian-inspired lunchbox series with a trip to the Philippines. The first thing that pops into my head when I think of a Filipino lunchbox is baon. Baon is in all essence a Filipino meal that is taken to work, school, or on a trip, and just like a […]
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How To Make Onigiri
*This post contains affiliate links for products. Onigiri and Musubi are a Japanese snack consisting of a ball or block of rice with a filling inside, or on top. You’ve probably seen them before. Typically, they are shaped like a triangle and wrapped in nori. They are a popular snack at Japanese convenience stores, or […]
Braised Tofu
When it comes to comfort food, the simplest dishes are often the most comforting of all. When I was a kid, my go-to dish was just a bowl of rice with a raw egg on top. A touch of salt or a dash of soy sauce, and I was good to go. It was years […]
Filipino Street Food | Bacsilog
Ever heard of Bacsilog? It’s the bacon version of a “silog” which is a common Filipino style of breakfast consisting of SInangag (garlic fried rice) and itLOG (eggs). The first syllable refers to the type of protein that takes the main stage of the dish. So, longganisa sausage is longsilog, Spam is Spamsilog, and Bacon […]
The Ultimate Pork Belly
Today I’m gonna show you the recipe for the ultimate pork belly. Ultimate because: It only has 3 ingredients It’s incredibly easy to make It’s extremely versatile You can use this in a number of ways. At the restaurant, we braise it til tender for ramen topping or filling for bao, dice it up and […]