Patis (fermented fish sauce)
In consonance with the 2nd Independent Food Festival & Awards, I present the “Best Patis (fermented fish sauce) Award to BF Patis”. Known as nam pla in Thailand, nuoc mam in Vietnam, nam pa in Laos and ngan-pya-ye in Burma (Myanmar), patis is used for seasoning or as a dipping sauce. Patis making is an [...]
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Lasang Pinoy 7: Pan de sal at kesong puti (white cheese)
Along with buko (coconut) pie, kesong puti or white cheese is probably what put the province of Laguna on the Philippines’ culinary map. Kesong puti originated from the town of Sta. Cruz which, unlike picturesque Laguna towns, does not boast of any real tourist attraction. It has its kesong puti though and that was what [...]
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Dampa sa Libis
In consonance with the 2005 Independent Food Festival & Awards, I have chosen Dampa sa Libis as ÒThe Best Eatery serving all-Filipino food in Metro ManilaÓ.
Dampa sa Libis isnÕt your ordinary carinderia (eatery). It is actually a series of eateries with its own wet market. Inspired by the original Dampa at the coastal seafood [...]
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