The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
How to Make the Crunchiest Okoy (Filipino Shrimp Fritters) What makes a good okoy? It’s light, not greasy, and makes that sought-after crunch when you bite into it. Traditionally, okoy is made with tiny shrimps with the shells still intact, which lends to the crunch, but this recipe is a variation of the traditional. This…
Lumpia wrappers are the one of the most versatile ingredients in Filipino cuisine. You can find them in savoury lumpia, or in desserts like turon. These wrappers, despite their popularity, are found pre-made in many supermarkets. It’s much more convenient to buy a pack of lumpia wrappers than make them yourself, but I decided to go…
Hummus is a nutritious, protein-packed snack that can be modified in countless ways. Instead of a plain chickpea base, add roasted carrots and fun toppings for good measure. Pickled red onions add a refreshing touch to earthy hummus, and crunchy pan-fried chickpeas add texture to an otherwise smooth and heavy dish.
2 years ago, I made a really bad call while shooting a video, and it comes back to haunt me every month. As a lot of you already know, I shot a video for Tastemade about taho and it pissed off a lot of people. Every aspect of the taho was wrong but I didn’t…
Ever wondered how to make delicious and nutritious ice cream at home in less than 2 minutes? This recipe is one of the easiest recipes that you can make using frozen bananas, and it tastes just like the creamiest soft serve you can get from one of those gourmet ice cream shops! I have chosen…
It has been an ongoing debate whether or not smoothies are healthy. At first look, we would say of course they are! These drinks contain fiber, folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium which come from the fruit itself. You also get your fix of protein and calcium by adding milk or yogurt in your smoothie recipe….
Curry puffs were one of my many favourite childhood snacks to eat when I was growing up. Traditionally, curry puffs are deep fried with beef mince and potatoes, but this curry puff recipe today is a slightly healthier version made with sweet potatoes, a few other vegetables, and baked rather than fried. I have made…