Step by Step Cooking Filipino

Book excerpt: Embued with a rich history, and formed out of the gastronomical influences of the Hispanic, Chinese and Malay cultures, Filipino cuisine is a potpourri of colours, flavours and textures. This culinary marriage of Asian and Western ingredients and cooking techniques is unrivalled in its unusual but delicious combination of sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavours. Capture the essence of authentic Filipino cooking with cooking instructor Arlene Diego, as she demonstrates how you can cook up classic Filipino favourites with convenience and ease.