Espasol is one of the popular rice cakes or kakanin in the Philippines. It stands alongside other popular rice cakes like Puto, Kutsinta, and Bibingka. Espasol is a cylindrical- shaped rice cake made from rice flour and coconut milk. You’d recognize it through its packaging, it is usually wrapped in rolled paper or banana leaves. It…
Puto and Siopao in one? Eh di wow! Enjoy the best of both worlds with this Puto Pao recipe! Have this overly delicious snack right at home or earn money by turning it into a small business. Learn how to make it here: INGREDIENTS: For the Batter: 2 cups all- purpose flour 1 & 1/2…
If you’re a Yema lover, I’m sure you’ll love Yema Cakes. Yema Cakes have been gaining popularity over the last few years in our country. Several shops have opened, mostly in South Luzon. Since then, it has been a popular pasalubong of city folks when visiting the provinces. Well, you don’t have to travel to…
Palitaw is a soft, chewy rice cake made from glutinous rice flour or malagkit. If you are not yet familiar about the classic Filipino Palitaw, learn about it here: Palitaw Recipe. This particular recipe is a twist or an upgrade to our regular Palitaw, it is called Palitaw Sa Latik. This means we will be…
Mamon is a Filipino spongecake that is normally served as snacks. It is one of the top ‘pabaon’ to our kids in school. It is so popular that several snack manufacturers in our country are producing packed and ready-to-eat Mamon that can be bought in the supermarkets. They come in all shapes and sizes, and…
The Pinoy Puto is one of the country’s most popular rice cake. It is also one of the most basic when it comes to the ingredients and the simplicity of the procedure. Puto is a common snack food that is usually served with other dishes like Dinuguan or Pancit. It is usually served in family special…
As a kid, I enjoyed summer vacations because we spend it in the province. The best part? We get to eat freshly baked Pandesal every morning. With this recipe, we don’t have to go to the bakery every morning to get Pandesal. Try making these at home! We even included a secret ingredient to make it…
Leche Flan is definitely one of the favorites when it comes to Filipino desserts. It is rarely absent on special occasions like birthdays, christenings, weddings, and fiestas. Since it’s always a must in the menu, it’s time for us to learn how to make this at home. Who knows, you can even turn this into…
Our favorite puto mixed with leche flan at the bottom? My, I have no words for this. This is the best Filipino Delicacy there is. Puto flan has gained popularity in the past few years, with pasalubong shops opening everywhere. If you have not tried it yet, you are missing a lot. Well, you can…
Yema is a popular Filipino custardy candy that is usually taken as a dessert. In case you are wondering, it is derived from a Spanish word that means ‘yolk’, which is the key ingredient in making these delicious, soft, chewy delights. We often see them in local Filipino restaurants and carinderias or in pasalubong stores. Due to its…