Desserts in the Philippines: Called Panghimagas in Tagalog: Recent Episodes
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To align with Western concepts, many sweet Filipino treats are simply called “dessert” though they’re not necessarily eaten after a meal. Oftentimes, they are a mid-afternoon snack, or traditionally they were. These days of course, even haluhalo is considered a mainstream dessert that can be enjoyed after lunch or dinner. The native Tagalog word for “dessert” … Continue "Native Filipino “Desserts”"
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Espasol is a Filipino rice-flour treat in the shape of a slender tube. It is distinguished not only for having glutinous (sticky) rice as a main flour, but also for being finished with a dusting of rice flour. This simple espasol recipe yields 4 servings. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING ESPASOL 1 and 1/2 cups glutinous-rice flour … Continue "RECIPE : Espasol"
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Leche Flan is the Filipino version of crème caramel, a rich custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top. The traditional mold used in the Philippines is an oval-shaped metal baking pan called llanera. These days ceramic ramekins or custard cups are used for convenience. It takes some luck making it just right … Continue "RECIPE: Leche Flan"
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Leche flan is a rich milk custard that Filipinos enjoy eating year-round. It is slightly denser than the Mexican or Spanish flan that Americans are familiar with. In the Philippines, leche flan has traditionally been cooked in oval-shaped metal molds. There are now countless variations on this Filipino favorite. TO MAKE THE CARAMELIZED OUTER LAYER … Continue "Recipe for LECHE FLAN"
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Carioca are balls of dough deep fried in oil. They’re similar to beignets, the fried dough goodies from Louisiana. This carioca recipe yields 40 pieces. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING CARIOCA 2-1/2 cups glutinous-rice flour (mochiko can be used) 1 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons evaporated milk 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder … Continue "RECIPE: Filipino Carioca Balls"
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Palitaw means “to surface” and this refers to the flat oval-shaped pieces of rice dough floating to the top of boiling water once they are cooked. This easy palitaw recipe is for making 20 servings. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING PALITAW 1 cup glutinous-rice flour (mochiko can be used) 1 cup regular flour 3/4 cup water 1 … Continue "RECIPE: Palitaw"
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root word: tamis tamis sweetness matamis sweet mí·na·ta·mís something sweetened minatamis na yelo “sweetened ice” = ice candy minatamis na saging banana in sugary syrup KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG mínatamís: anumang iniluto sa asukal o pulut
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Sapin-sapin is a sweet Filipino delicacy consisting of layers (sapin) of different colors. The following sapin-sapin recipe makes 10 servings. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING SAPIN-SAPIN 2 cups glutinous-rice flour (mochiko can be used) 1 cup regular flour 1 cup sugar 1 and 3/4 cups gata (coconut milk) 1/2 cup grated ube (“purple yam”) 2 tablespoons of … Continue "RECIPE: Sapin-Sapin (Layers)"
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Ginataan is a stew of ingredients cooked in coconut milk, which we call gata. The savory kind of ginataan can have shrimp as a main ingredient. A popular version is sweet with fruits like jackfruit, balls of glutinous rice flour called bilubilo, and root crops like purple yam. In recent years, Philippine milk brands like … Continue "RECIPE: Ginataan"
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Maja Blanca is a “white beauty” of a pudding that has coconut milk as an essential ingredient. This recipe for Maja Blanca yields 8 servings. INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING MAJA BLANCA 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups gata (coconut milk) 1 cup toasted coconut flakes for topping PROCEDURE FOR MAKING MAJA … Continue "RECIPE: Maja Blanca"
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