Whether you're coming to Manila for the first time or you're a seasoned traveler, you're bound to fall in love with everything this city has to offer time after time. From the friendly people and
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beef adobo from the Philippines Filipino food is typical of the food that fascinates me; the food that has evolved from settlers, traders and conquest. In this case, it is Malay, Chinese and Spanish influences that have helped to shape Filipino food. An adobo is a case-in-point; essentially a rich stew of meat marinated in bold sour, sweet and salty flavours, then slow-cooked until it melts in your mouth. There are lots of different types, but this one (adobo sa gatâ) cooked in coconut is one of my favourites. The vinegar helps to lightly preserve the meat, so an adobo keeps very well and like a curry, the flavour improves with time. Recently, this recipe was judged to be a winner in The Guardian newspaper's weekly Readers' Recipe Swap on the theme of "vinegar". Food writer, Eve O'Sullivan was kind enough to say: This week’s deserved winner, though, packed a sweet, sour and savoury punch that’s bound to impress pretty much anyone. MarmadukeScarlet used beef rib, which was beautifully softened by the copious sherry vinegar, but a cheaper cut would work too. So don't just take my word for it . . . Serves 4 Skill level: Easy ingredients: 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil 4-6 short ribs salt and freshly ground black pepper 250ml chicken stock 250ml coconut milk 180ml sherry vinegar 180ml dark soy sauce 2 tsp light brown sugar (optional) 1 star anise 1 head of garlic, peeled (roughly 20 cloves) 2-3 bay leaves 3 birdseye chillies salt and freshly ground black pepper spring onion tops, shredded, to serve steamed rice, to serve directions: Heat oil in a large sauce pan over a medium heat. Fry ribs until lightly browned all over. (Roughly 10 minutes.) Remove ribs and set aside. Tip out any excess oil. Add stock and scrape up any of the caramelised sticky bits. Add coconut milk, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar (if using), star anise, garlic, bay leaves, and chillies. Return ribs to pan. Bring to boil and then simmer, covered, for about 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender. Skim off any fat if necessary. Season to taste. You can serve the ribs on the bone. But I prefer to strip the meat away from the bone; (it tends to break up into big meaty chunks). Return meat to the stew and heat through before serving with a steamed white rice, topped with a little shredded spring onion tops.
Whether you're coming to Manila for the first time or you're a seasoned traveler, you're bound to fall in love with everything this city has to offer time after time. From the friendly people and
Tourism is a major contributor in this archipelagic country, composed of more than 7,000 islands. Not only it is very rich in historical and cultural heritage, but it also has a striking biodiversity, which is the main attraction for the millions of tourists coming from all over the world each year.
There are so many fabulous luxury hotels in the Philippines that choosing just one can be a dilemma. Never fear I have rounded up 15 of the best all in one place and I guarantee that these will blow your mind.
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Tourism is a major contributor in this archipelagic country, composed of more than 7,000 islands. Not only it is very rich in historical and cultural heritage, but it also has a striking biodiversity, which is the main attraction for the millions of tourists coming from all over the world each year.
Downtown Manila still bears war scars Debris of war still is prominent in Manila, Philippines, even after a year of reconstruction. Upper left is the post office building and directly across the Pasig River is the Philippine National Bank Building (scaffolding up). Yanks re-entered Manila Feb. 3, 1945 AP Wierphoto.
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Healers on Siquijor Island have achieved legendary status. The practice of Bulo Bulo, or magical healing, was used due to a lack of hospitals on the island. Legends range from Shaman regrowing limbs to mythical creature sightings. Here's our guide to getting the most out of this island and your healing experience.
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There are a number of countries where it’s recommended to arrive in the capital city and then get out as soon as possible. The Philippines? Yeah, I’d get on board with that. I find Manila vile, but the rest of the country is lovely. Nicaragua? Agreed. Managua has nothing to offer — you’re best off skipping […]
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HDR. Bomod-Ok Falls. Taken with multiple exposures and merged. Canon EOS 400D. Standard kit lens wt CPL
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