Boodle fights is another manner of dining wherein food is laid out on a long plate of banana leaves and people dine with their hands. This method of consuming food is traditionally observed in the Philippines. It’s a fun and hygienic way to eat food, share the joys of life with friends, and to have an overall unique dining experience. If you’ve never tried a boodle fight, you must try it.

Seafood Galore

In the Philippines, seafood is abundant and a main staple in daily cuisine. The boodle fight is one of the best ways to consume food after a long day of island hopping. After swimming at the beach, your tour guides will prepare you a meal made in heaven on a tropical island. What more could you want in life?

Make New Friends

One of the greatest things about boodle fights is you can meet new friends. Considering the fact that the people you’re eating with are picking up the same food – you’ll definitely pick up more than food. You’ll be making new connections too!

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Here are some dishes where you can incorporate lemongrass into your recipes for a refreshing and citrusy taste.

Meat Dishes

The great thing about lemongrass is that it goes amazing with meat dishes on a bed of steaming rice. It helps to balance the strong flavors of the meat and gives it a light and refreshing taste.

Lemongrass Cocktail

The great thing about lemongrass is that it’s versatile. It can be plugged into almost any dish or any food. You can even make an agbalumo cocktail with lemongrass which is an African star apple. You can incorporate apple juice, pineapple juice and many other juices with your alcoholic beverage paired with lemongrass.

Lemongrass Soup

Lemongrass helps to make dishes more aromatic and delicious. If you’re looking for a savory dish that’s also light – opt for soups with lemongrass in it.

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Ingredients:

• bunches of parsley
• 3 Roma tomatoes
• pink salt
• lemon juice
• white onion
• bulghur
• filtered water
• cucumber slices
• pomegranate seeds
• olive oil
• scallions
• pepper

Instructions:

1. Finely chop the parsley, roma tomatoes, scallions, and white onion.
2. Assemble liquids in a bowl: one cup of water, 2 spoons of olive oil, and lemon juice from one whole lemon.
3. Chuck in the bulghur wheat and mix it well.
4. Deseed the pomegranate.
5. Chop the cucumbers into small circles.
6. Put all the veggies into one salad bowl and add the liquid mixture to it.
7. Mix the vegetables well making sure it’s evenly coated.

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With this drink, you’ll still be able to chow down on some chips and dip without feeling like you drank too much. It’s light, refreshing and will most likely take you back to your beach trips at the islands. For a refreshing cocktail, try this recipe out.

Ingredients:

• shaker (for mixing)
• shot glass
• crushed ice or ice cubes are fine too
• rambutan juice (freshly squeezed)
• lambanog (coconut Philippine liquor)
• coconut juice (fresh)
• pineapple juice
• pineapple slices
• mint
• Rhum

Instructions:

1. Measure out 2 shot glasses of lambanog (or one if you don’t want to drink much).
2. Measure out one shot glass of rum.
3. Pour it into the shaker.
4. Squeeze some fresh rambutan juice into the shaker.
5. Pour it into the shaker.
6. Place some ice in the shaker.
7. Put 3 shots of pineapple juice in the shaker.
8. Put 3 shots of coconut juice in the shaker.
9. Add the crushed ice or ice cubes.
10. Mix well for at least a minute.
11. Pour it into a tall glass and add a sprinkle of mint.

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Amaretto sour makes use of almond-flavored liqueur and it has a sour taste to it. You can season it with lemons and oranges to give it that extra sour kick.

Ingredients:

• amaretto
• simple syrup
• lemon juice
• cocktail shaker
• crushed ice or regular ice
• oranges
• one single cherry

Instructions:

1. Pour the Amaretto simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the crushed ice.
3. Shake it until all the ice is evenly distributed.
4. Shake some more (just to make sure).
5. Strain into a glass.
6. Garnish with an orange slice.
7. Top it with a cherry on top.

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Ingredients:

• plant milk (coconut milk, almond or even soy milk would be just fine)
• gingerroot
• A tablespoon of coconut oil (or ghee)
• A pinch of black pepper
• A tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put plant milk, cinnamon stick, and spices into a large pot and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes making a potent concentrate.
2. Cook it and stir it, but don’t boil the milk completely.
3. Add some sugar if you prefer it to be sweeter, but it’s not necessary.
4. Strain the plant milk into a cup to remove all the particles and floating grains.
5. Top with a bit more cinnamon or even whipped cream!

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Packed with Protein

The protein from the peanuts is enough to energize you and give your body the healthy fats it needs. You can cook Kare-kare with a variety of ingredients like beans and spinach, but its prime vegetable is the eggplant since the texture mixes quite well with the peanut sauce.

Creamy Goodness

The great factor about this dish is that it’s thick and creamy which can be a standalone dish. It’s much better paired with red rice and tastes simply out of this world. If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines then you must try Kare-kare.

The post Kare-Kare: The Savory Philippine Dish appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Still not convinced mushroom chips can be a snack? Read on to see how delicious they can be!

Shiitake Mushroom Chips

Shiitake mushrooms are loaded with a ton of nutritional benefits. They even help boost your immunity with their vitamins and minerals. They also contain fat-reducing components that can help you with your diet. So instead of reaching for Doritos, consider eating mushroom chips.

Many Flavors

In Southeast Asia specifically, mushroom chips have been popping up like wildfire. They even come in unique flavors like salted egg! We highly recommend the garlic-flavored mushroom chips since they pack a punch!

The post Mushroom Chips are Cripsy and Delicious appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Flavour Explosion

Traditional Bibimbap usually has sauce on one side, but you can sometimes see it already mixed into the dish. The meaning of Bibimbap is that it represents all the colors of vegetables and its importance to our health. Hence the vegetables are separated yet they come together as one dish.

Pretty Spicy

Korean food is mostly spicy so make sure to tell your waiter or your best friend preparing it to go easy if you have a sensitive tongue. You can even drink it with milk if it’s too spicy, since milk mutes the spicy flavors.

The post You Have to Try Vegan Bibimbap Rice Bowl appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

This easy peasy vegan ranch dip is great for dipping nachos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican snacks. It’ll also be a hit for your vegan and vegetarian friends. Read on to learn how to replicate this delicious dip.

Ingredients

• vegan mayo (or you can make your own)
• non-dairy milk
• apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic crushed or garlic powder would be fine
• dried parsley
• celery
• onion powder
• lemon juice
• spiced paprika (optional)
• pepper
• pink salt
• small bowl
• spoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl add a few spoonfuls of vegan mayo (you can eyeball this).
2. Add a spoon or two of non-dairy milk.
3. Add 2 spoons of apple cider vinegar.
4. Add in all the spices including salt and pepper.
5. Chop a few small celery chunks and chuck it in and mix it very well.
6. Cut some fresh or dried parsley and place it on top.
7. Add a bit more salt if needed.
8. Sprinkle a bit of lime on top for extra sourness.

Now you can serve this with your Mexican nachos along with some salsa!

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Boodle fights is another manner of dining wherein food is laid out on a long plate of banana leaves and people dine with their hands. This method of consuming food is traditionally observed in the Philippines. It’s a fun and hygienic way to eat food, share the joys of life with friends, and to have an overall unique dining experience. If you’ve never tried a boodle fight, you must try it.

Seafood Galore

In the Philippines, seafood is abundant and a main staple in daily cuisine. The boodle fight is one of the best ways to consume food after a long day of island hopping. After swimming at the beach, your tour guides will prepare you a meal made in heaven on a tropical island. What more could you want in life?

Make New Friends

One of the greatest things about boodle fights is you can meet new friends. Considering the fact that the people you’re eating with are picking up the same food – you’ll definitely pick up more than food. You’ll be making new connections too!

The post Boodle Fights: The Art of Asian Cuisine appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are some dishes where you can incorporate lemongrass into your recipes for a refreshing and citrusy taste.

Meat Dishes

The great thing about lemongrass is that it goes amazing with meat dishes on a bed of steaming rice. It helps to balance the strong flavors of the meat and gives it a light and refreshing taste.

Lemongrass Cocktail

The great thing about lemongrass is that it’s versatile. It can be plugged into almost any dish or any food. You can even make an agbalumo cocktail with lemongrass which is an African star apple. You can incorporate apple juice, pineapple juice and many other juices with your alcoholic beverage paired with lemongrass.

Lemongrass Soup

Lemongrass helps to make dishes more aromatic and delicious. If you’re looking for a savory dish that’s also light – opt for soups with lemongrass in it.

The post Refreshing Dishes that Incorporate Lemongrass appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• bunches of parsley
• 3 Roma tomatoes
• pink salt
• lemon juice
• white onion
• bulghur
• filtered water
• cucumber slices
• pomegranate seeds
• olive oil
• scallions
• pepper

Instructions:

1. Finely chop the parsley, roma tomatoes, scallions, and white onion.
2. Assemble liquids in a bowl: one cup of water, 2 spoons of olive oil, and lemon juice from one whole lemon.
3. Chuck in the bulghur wheat and mix it well.
4. Deseed the pomegranate.
5. Chop the cucumbers into small circles.
6. Put all the veggies into one salad bowl and add the liquid mixture to it.
7. Mix the vegetables well making sure it’s evenly coated.

The post Make Your Own Delicious Pomegranate Tabbouleh Salad appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

With this drink, you’ll still be able to chow down on some chips and dip without feeling like you drank too much. It’s light, refreshing and will most likely take you back to your beach trips at the islands. For a refreshing cocktail, try this recipe out.

Ingredients:

• shaker (for mixing)
• shot glass
• crushed ice or ice cubes are fine too
• rambutan juice (freshly squeezed)
• lambanog (coconut Philippine liquor)
• coconut juice (fresh)
• pineapple juice
• pineapple slices
• mint
• Rhum

Instructions:

1. Measure out 2 shot glasses of lambanog (or one if you don’t want to drink much).
2. Measure out one shot glass of rum.
3. Pour it into the shaker.
4. Squeeze some fresh rambutan juice into the shaker.
5. Pour it into the shaker.
6. Place some ice in the shaker.
7. Put 3 shots of pineapple juice in the shaker.
8. Put 3 shots of coconut juice in the shaker.
9. Add the crushed ice or ice cubes.
10. Mix well for at least a minute.
11. Pour it into a tall glass and add a sprinkle of mint.

The post Tropical Drink Recipe Inspired by the Islands appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Amaretto sour makes use of almond-flavored liqueur and it has a sour taste to it. You can season it with lemons and oranges to give it that extra sour kick.

Ingredients:

• amaretto
• simple syrup
• lemon juice
• cocktail shaker
• crushed ice or regular ice
• oranges
• one single cherry

Instructions:

1. Pour the Amaretto simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the crushed ice.
3. Shake it until all the ice is evenly distributed.
4. Shake some more (just to make sure).
5. Strain into a glass.
6. Garnish with an orange slice.
7. Top it with a cherry on top.

The post The Classic Amaretto Sour Slushie Recipe appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• plant milk (coconut milk, almond or even soy milk would be just fine)
• gingerroot
• A tablespoon of coconut oil (or ghee)
• A pinch of black pepper
• A tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put plant milk, cinnamon stick, and spices into a large pot and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes making a potent concentrate.
2. Cook it and stir it, but don’t boil the milk completely.
3. Add some sugar if you prefer it to be sweeter, but it’s not necessary.
4. Strain the plant milk into a cup to remove all the particles and floating grains.
5. Top with a bit more cinnamon or even whipped cream!

The post The Perfect Golden Milk Recipe appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Packed with Protein

The protein from the peanuts is enough to energize you and give your body the healthy fats it needs. You can cook Kare-kare with a variety of ingredients like beans and spinach, but its prime vegetable is the eggplant since the texture mixes quite well with the peanut sauce.

Creamy Goodness

The great factor about this dish is that it’s thick and creamy which can be a standalone dish. It’s much better paired with red rice and tastes simply out of this world. If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines then you must try Kare-kare.

The post Kare-Kare: The Savory Philippine Dish appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Still not convinced mushroom chips can be a snack? Read on to see how delicious they can be!

Shiitake Mushroom Chips

Shiitake mushrooms are loaded with a ton of nutritional benefits. They even help boost your immunity with their vitamins and minerals. They also contain fat-reducing components that can help you with your diet. So instead of reaching for Doritos, consider eating mushroom chips.

Many Flavors

In Southeast Asia specifically, mushroom chips have been popping up like wildfire. They even come in unique flavors like salted egg! We highly recommend the garlic-flavored mushroom chips since they pack a punch!

The post Mushroom Chips are Cripsy and Delicious appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Flavour Explosion

Traditional Bibimbap usually has sauce on one side, but you can sometimes see it already mixed into the dish. The meaning of Bibimbap is that it represents all the colors of vegetables and its importance to our health. Hence the vegetables are separated yet they come together as one dish.

Pretty Spicy

Korean food is mostly spicy so make sure to tell your waiter or your best friend preparing it to go easy if you have a sensitive tongue. You can even drink it with milk if it’s too spicy, since milk mutes the spicy flavors.

The post You Have to Try Vegan Bibimbap Rice Bowl appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

This easy peasy vegan ranch dip is great for dipping nachos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican snacks. It’ll also be a hit for your vegan and vegetarian friends. Read on to learn how to replicate this delicious dip.

Ingredients

• vegan mayo (or you can make your own)
• non-dairy milk
• apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic crushed or garlic powder would be fine
• dried parsley
• celery
• onion powder
• lemon juice
• spiced paprika (optional)
• pepper
• pink salt
• small bowl
• spoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl add a few spoonfuls of vegan mayo (you can eyeball this).
2. Add a spoon or two of non-dairy milk.
3. Add 2 spoons of apple cider vinegar.
4. Add in all the spices including salt and pepper.
5. Chop a few small celery chunks and chuck it in and mix it very well.
6. Cut some fresh or dried parsley and place it on top.
7. Add a bit more salt if needed.
8. Sprinkle a bit of lime on top for extra sourness.

Now you can serve this with your Mexican nachos along with some salsa!

The post This Homemade Vegan Ranch Dip is Perfect For Mexican Nacho Night appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.