Garlic fried rice
The default way of cooking fried rice in the Philippines is to flavor it with garlic. But to make the garlic flavor pop, the key is to flavor the oil in which the rice …
Side Dishes
As good as the main course is, sometimes, it's even better when enjoyed with at least one side dish. The side dish can be anything, really. So long as the serving is small and it is not the main dish, it qualifies as a side dish. But, often, a side dish refers to a small portion of a vegetable salad or it can be starch in the form of rice, noodles or bread. My personal favorites include mango and tomato salsa, mashed roasted squash and Japanese cucumber salad.
Acharang kabute (pickled mushrooms)
Oyster mushrooms, carrot, bell pepper, ginger, garlic and onion are pickled in a mixture of vinegar, sugar and salt to make a contemporary variant of Filipino achara.
Sauteed pea shoots and garlic
If you’re a fan of the peppery flavor of arugula, you will likely enjoy pea shoots. Eat them raw in a salad or saute with garlic for a fast and easy side dish.
Beef curry bread
Chinese flatbread meets beef curry. Fully cooked ground beef curry is stuffed into flattened unyeasted dough. The stuffed dough is flattened again before pan frying.
Braised baby potatoes (gamja jorim)
A sweet, salty and subtly spicy banchan (Korean side dish) that’s easy to make even for non-Asians. A whiff of sesame, added at the end of cooking, makes it a complete …
Green bean salad
Steamed haricot verts (French green beans) are tossed with toasted Brazil nuts, and salad dressing made with honey, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. For …
Roasted baby potatoes with chili, garlic and rosemary
If you ever need to make a huge batch of delicious side dish without breaking a sweat, this roasted baby potatoes fit the bill perfectly. Just season, toss with melted …