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The Sampalok/Tamarind Seeds Coffee

The first experiment with tamarind seeds. Boiled it long enough but did not make it softer. Dumped. The second experiment. As suggested by Simon, I roasted some sampalok seeds for 15 minutes. Removed the skin and munched in with all … READ →

A Remodeled Bubod/Rice Wine Starter, Rice Bread?

Whenever I am working in front of my desktop computer, I just can’t help but notice the fancy oval jar. A jar which contains bubod that I cultured several months ago. Am I able to make a good rice wine … READ →

The Non-Standardized Filipino Measurement System

This is a sequel of my previous post, “How do you define isang gatang?” Other non-standard measurement system burst out my mind. It’s better to jot them down than let lost somewhere. 1) Gatang. small tin can, drinking glass, plastic … READ →

The Common Pastillas/Yema Plastic Wrapper

I bought my first plastic pastillas/yema wrapper. The bakery supplies staff handed me the orange colored transparent plastic.  It was neatly folded and each fold fits one pastillas roll, a regular pastillas roll.  I had no other choice, this was … READ →

How Do You Define “Isang Gatang”?

Perhaps all Filipinos within the Philippine archipelago and across the globe know the word “gatang“. A popular joke includes this word. Andres was talking with his friends. He was insisting that he was not under de saya (a husband overtaken … READ →

How to Make a Finer Brown Sugar

Sounds crazy but there are instances when a finer sugar crystal is needed. e.g. I used brown sugar to make polvoron and pastillas. I found the sugar crystals too big and gritty. It was so noticeable. It could be clearly … READ →

Cooking Rice: From Palayok to Kaldero, Tulyasi, and Electric Rice Cooker

Mom used to cook rice in palayok (clay pot). It was a good cooking vessel. I had rarely eaten rice that was too dry, too wet or burnt. She was also using it to cook other dishes especially the slow … READ →

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