Young green coconuts are in demand during summer. These fruits usually grow in Asian countries and Mexico. It gives us water which can quench our thirst and is known to be rich in potassium and other minerals as well. The water also has medicinal qualities which make it good for the heart, liver, and kidney disorders. The young meat of the coconut can also be eaten or made into some delicacies.
Another way of preparing squid is by grilling it. We first clean the squid very well by removing the head and ink sac together with the tentacles. Do not cut the body of the squid. In a separate bowl, we mix the tomatoes, onions and green mangoes. We then season it with salt and pepper. We place this fillings into the cavity of the squid. We may use toothpicks so that fillings will not spill. Grill the squid over hot coals for 2 minutes on each side. Soy sauce and calamansi maybe used as dip. This food is usually prepared during picnics.
Tapsilog, longsilog, etc...is the Filipinos version of what a morning breakfast in the Philippines. Tapsilog is a name combination of dried cured meat (tapa), fried rice to you (sinangag), and egg cooked sunnyside up (itlog). Some fast food chains in the Philippines like Jolibee, Chowking and et cetera, are included on their menus. Hmmm, I like to eat breakfast especially these kind of foods serve on the table.
Dacupan City , Philippines – Famous for its bangus. This two-week festival will end on May 4, 2008. They have lots of activities like street dancing, battle of bands, 101 ways to cook bangus, and the most awaited is the Kalutan ed Dalan in which, the city display the longest grill party of bangus to about 2,200 meter grill. Wow!
Known as the king of fruits, durian grows well in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the center of durian production is the Davao Region. It is a big fruit with distinctive and unique odor. With a thorny covered husk, durian has edible flesh which maybe fragrant or offensive in smell. To the foreigners, the smell stinks. In fact, this fruit is banned in airlines, hotels, hospitals and bus or train stations because of its smell. However, some say that “It smells like hell but it tastes like heaven”. Photo by: athenerafie
Tinolang Manok – native chicken is the best than broiled chicken, alternative. One of the common viand served in the Philippines is “tinolang manok”. It is best when we use native chicken. We first clean the chicken and cut into desired sizes. With ginger and lemon grass (tanglad), add enough water and bring to a boil. Once the chicken meat is tender, put green papaya or carrots, whatever is available. Then add “sili” leaves to complete the recipe. Photo by: wilmack
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