Food Trip Face-off: Fruity Desserts, Knicker Bucker & Fruit Basket Parfait!
Posted under Desserts
If you prefer something fruity and healthy choice of dessert, try the Knicker Bucker of Palmeras Restaurant (located at Pasonanca and also available at Palmeras, Paseo del Mar) and the new product, Fruit Basket Parfait, of Mr. Bean Cafe at Catribo Complex, Zamboanga City. I have tasted both and hmmm… yummy and healthy.
Banana Flower “Puso ng Saging” Burger
Posted under Filipino Dishes, Snacks
Banana is a common crop in the country and can be planted even in your own backyard. Our family has a small banana plantation which produces banana just for personal consumptions but sometimes we sell it. One of the by-product of banana or plantain (now I know why Banana is called Platanos in Chavacano) is the flower. It’s edible and commonly used in Philippines for Paela, Kari-kari and other Pinoy dishes. When the banana fruit is approaching maturity, the flowers are cut out. So, this banana flower will be our main ingredient today for our Banana Flower (Puso ng Saging) Burger, perfect for snack. I learned to cook this one when I was in level 5 in grade school.
Spicy “Pastil” Dumpling Soup
Posted under Other Dishes, Soups
It’s rainy season here in the Philippines. And it’s common to most Filipinos to enjoy this kind of weather in bed, drinking coffee or hot choco, or sipping soup. Now, I am going to showcase here a re-invented local delicacy of Zamboanga called the “Pastil.” It’s a spicy Muslim food usually eaten for snacks or “merienda.” It’s a perfect spicy soup that will keep you warm during rainy seasons.