🌍Filipino cuisine incorporates a variety of global flavors and influences.
🍋Calamansi, a native fruit of the Philippines, is citrusy and fragrant, with a unique flavor profile.
🌶️Annatto seeds are used for their vibrant color and earthy flavor in Filipino dishes, such as inasal chicken.
🥥Coconut vinegar adds a touch of sweetness and a distinct flavor to Filipino marinades and sauces.
🍹Try a calamansi margarita, a refreshing cocktail featuring the flavors of calamansi and tequila.
What is calamansi?
—Calamansi is a native fruit of the Philippines, known for its citrusy and fragrant flavor. It is used in various Filipino dishes, drinks, and sauces.
What are annatto seeds?
—Annatto seeds are natural colorants used in Filipino cuisine. They provide a vibrant red-orange color and an earthy flavor to dishes like inasal chicken.
What is coconut vinegar?
—Coconut vinegar is made from the sap or water of the coconut tree. It adds a touch of sweetness and unique flavor to Filipino marinades and sauces.
What is inasal chicken?
—Inasal chicken is a classic Filipino dish marinated in a mixture of calamansi juice, ginger, garlic, annatto oil, Sprite or lemonade, and coconut vinegar. It is known for its vibrant flavors and unique taste.
How to make a calamansi margarita?
—To make a calamansi margarita, combine calamansi juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass with a calamansi rim. Garnish with a calamansi slice.
00:00Welcome to the world of Filipino cuisine, where global flavors come together to create vibrant dishes.
03:50Discover the native fruit calamansi, known for its citrusy and fragrant flavor.
05:25Learn about annatto seeds, used for their vibrant color and earthy flavor in Filipino dishes like inasal chicken.
07:45Explore the unique flavors of coconut vinegar, adding sweetness and a distinct taste to Filipino marinades and sauces.
09:50Join Chef Budgie in making a classic Filipino dish, inasal chicken, marinated in calamansi juice, ginger, garlic, annatto oil, Sprite or lemonade, and coconut vinegar.
13:20Get ready to sip on a calamansi margarita, a refreshing cocktail featuring the flavors of calamansi and tequila.
