Lechon paksiw is a Filipino dish made by simmering leftover lechon—roasted pig, usually including its crispy skin—in a sweet, tangy, savory sauce.The sauce typically includes:Lechon liver sauce, such as Mang TomasVinegarGarlic and onionsBay leavesPeppercornsBrown sugarSoy sauce or saltIt’s commonly prepared after celebrations to transform leftover lechon into a rich stew. The vinegar helps preserve the […]
Pata paksiw—more commonly called paksiw na pata—is a Filipino dish made from pork hock or pig’s trotters slowly simmered until tender in a tangy, savory-sweet sauce.Typical ingredients include:Vinegar and soy sauceGarlic, bay leaves, and peppercornsBrown sugarBanana blossoms (puso ng saging), sometimesWater or brothThe result is rich, slightly sour, sweet, and sticky, usually served with steamed […]
Nilarang na bakasi is a traditional Cebuano dish, especially associated with Cordova, Cebu in the Philippines.Bakasi refers to small reef eels, commonly called moray eels.Nilarang describes cooking seafood in a tangy, spicy broth—typically with tomatoes, ginger, onions, garlic, chilies, and a souring ingredient such as tamarind.The result is a rich, sour-and-spicy eel soup somewhat similar […]
Thai Coconut Curry Soup is a creamy, aromatic, Thai-inspired chicken soup made with red curry paste, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, colorful bell peppers, and spinach. It’s mildly spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Paling in ’t groen—literally “eel in the green”—is a traditional Belgian, especially Flemish, dish.It consists of pieces of freshwater eel cooked in a bright green herb sauce. The sauce typically includes herbs such as parsley, sorrel, chervil, watercress, spinach, mint, and tarragon, often with white wine or fish stock. Sorrel gives it a characteristic fresh, […]
All i pebre is a traditional Valencian stew from Spain, especially associated with the Albufera lagoon near Valencia.Its name means “garlic and paprika” in Valencian. The classic version is made with:EelGarlicPaprikaPotatoesOlive oilWater or fish stockSometimes chili, almonds, or bread to thicken the sauceIt has a rich, garlicky, slightly spicy flavor and is typically served hot […]