Seafood
Kinilaw na Tuna
Similar to Latin America’s Ceviche, Kinilaw na Isda is famous in the Philippines and is usually enjoyed as an appetizer. To make Kinilaw na Tuna, the fish is cured in vinegar, citrus juice, or both. Then, it is combined with calamansi juice, slices…
Sinigang na Salmon Belly
Other than ramen, Sinigang is one of the dishes I love to enjoy during cold/rainy season. Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew that’s famous for being sour and savoury. Usually, tamarind is used to get the sourness of the…
Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet
So when I thought the craving for something sour was done, I saw a pack of fish fillet in the freezer. The first thing came to mind was to make sweet & sour fish fillet. What’s your favorite Chinese take…
Tuna Sisig
Tuna Sisig is one of my recent favorite dishes to make after a long day at work. If you noticed, this is the third recipe in this blog with sisig sauce. I really loved how the sauce tastes like. Maybe…
Calamares
Calamares is probably one of the famous appetizers in the Philippines. If you’re a Filipino or a non-Filipino but have been to a Filipino restaurant, you may have seen “Calamares” on the list of appetizers. It’s because Calamares is an…
Shrimps and Crabs in Cajun Butter Sauce
I rarely cook seafood. I can only eat them when someone else cooks it for me or when dining out. The reason is simple – I hate cleaning them and I dislike dealing with their shells. However, last month, I…
{Whole30} Fisherman’s Eggs
This dish is packed with nutrients and quick to make. It is also delicious that you’d want the whole dish to yourself. What in the world are Fisherman’s Eggs?? I don’t know. I am asking you. You tell me. I…
Tuna Salad with Harissa-Tahini Sauce
Simple tuna salad with harissa tahini sauce as the dressing – very easy to prepare and such a filling meal My colleague and I had a short talk: Colleague: Juju, what did you have for breakfast? Me: I had canned…
{Whole30} Baked Sardines in Olive Oil
Fresh sardines baked in olive oil with aromatics like oregano and thyme – super easy to make, yet very healthy. This can be served with salad or if you are not on a Whole30 program, bread or white rice would be…
Thai Fish Cakes
Have some delicious Thai experience with these fish cakes – deliciously aromatic and full of amazing flavors with a little kick I love fish, but I don’t have that much of fish recipes. When I want to eat fish, it’s…