Pandesal is undoubtedly the most popular bread in the Philippines. It is denser and mildly sweeter than the american bread roll. Another big difference is that the american version is for dinner while pandesal is for breakfast. The word “pandesal “is derived from the Spanish three words “Pan de sal“. “Pan” means “bread”, and “de sal” means “of salt”. In other words,…
No Bake Lentil Flatbread, Gluten Free and Vegan
I’m a sucker for lentil chips and lentil snacks so I was looking for a way to create something similar at home. I’ve tried two ways in making the flatbread: with cooked lentils and with uncooked lentils. Both versions resulted to great flavor and texture. The first version, the one with cooked lentils, reminded me more of…
Vegan Filipino: Ensaymada Recipe
Baking has always been intimidating to me. Compared to cooking on the stove, I wouldn’t be able to fix the baked dish in case something’s not right. Once I pop the dough in the oven, there’s no turning back. Baking is a science, a set formula. Every measurement has to be precise, otherwise, the bread will…