Filipino sauces and dips

Most Filipino sauces feature ingredients like soy sauce, fish sauce, fish paste, citrus juice and vinegar. However, there are many other different types of sauce from this area of the world, some that are made specifically for certain dishes and others that go with a variety of foods. Here are some of the most common Filipino dips and sauces that are eaten both in the country and across the rest of the world.

Patis, or fish sauce, has a very strong taste and pungent smell. Its salty quality goes well with meat dishes that include a broth, as well as many different types of fish. This sauce can be poured over a snack for a tasty accompaniment to a relaxing evening or a game of cheeky bingo and it goes with many different flavours. For noodle dishes, combine the fish sauce with lemon juice and pour it over the food. The citrus will compliment the flavours well and will add an interesting element to the overall flavour of the dish.

Soy sauce also goes well with lemon juice and this combination is often poured over Chinese noodles and dim sum. Add chili to this mixture and you will have another great accompaniment for fish, beef, chicken or pork. It also goes well with vegetables, complimenting the flavours and adding its own unique taste into the mix.

Sauces that are native to the Philippines tend to often be a lot more flavourful than many others throughout the world. This is not necessarily because the food here is bland, but more simply because the local residents have found flavours that go very well with certain dishes and have learnt to appreciate them. So when you eat food from the Philippines, make sure that you experience it with the right sauces and your taste-buds will be let into a world of flavour.

A-GAN TEA comes to the Philippines!

a new refreshing tea house comes to the Philippines with it's first branch opening at the busy district of Makati. with ingredients picked from the Ali Mountain of Taiwan, A Gan Tea will surely soothe your thirst especially this summer.

A-Gan Tea picked its name from the Taiwanese "gan" meaning sweet and it guarantees to give you the tickle in your taste buds. not just to quench your thirst, drinking tea has other health benefits. it contains anti-oxidants that helps reduce the risk of cancer which A-Gan Tea has especially in the fresh fruit bits in every cup.

Milk-lid Mango Tea

with the mentioned benefits of A-Gan Tea, two of the Philippines' premiere athletic teams support its launch in the Philippine tea market. the PHL Volcanoes and PHL Azkals were present during the fun event.

the party was even made more entertaining by Youtube couple JaMich who delivered song and dance numbers. the very young looking Grace Lee hosted the event.

even the two mascots of A-Gan Tea, Tea-bo and Tea-la, joined in the fun as the audience embraces the new lifestyle.

Tea-La

to know more of the new lifestyle in drinking, you may visit their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aganteaph or follow them at twitter.com/aganteaph. don't forget to join in the conversation at #aganteaph

ADOBO CONNECTION opens in WCC Shaw Blvd

smoking at the Worldwide Corporate Center in Shaw Boulevard is the newly-opened Adobo Connection. a wide array of the nationwide-known local dish, adobo, finally reaches the mid-EDSA tummies who craves for it. really, the adobo connects the islands and diverse culture of the Philippines with its distinct style and taste.

the place can accommodate around 30 people at the first floor while you can occupy the second floor where you can also lounge out with your friends. the owner of the branch, Ms. Cris Canlas, opened this opportunity for visitors to also try the neighboring bistro which caters to the dynamic customers who work at WCC.

the opening of the WCC branch was attended by Jerome Uy and Meredith Ngo (Managing Directors) who brainchild the concept of Adobo Connection. Kellda Centeno - Managing Director; Cris Canlas - Owner of WCC Branch and Johanna Manimbo, Assistant Marketing Manager.

guests had the chance to enjoy the Adobo Connection Best-Sellers: Kuya's Fried Mix Adobo, Modern Nutty Adobo, Adobo Flakes, Adobo sa Gata, Beef Kare-kare, Gising-gising and Poqui-poqui. the humble adobo dish tweaked into very sumptuous and like Filipinos, rich in diversity.

Kuya's Fried Mix Adobo

you'll be curious who carries the name "Kuya" beyond this dish. but as the tender pork and chicken meat touches your palate, you cannot stop devouring the whole thing. it is cooked until dry just like how it's home-made.

Modern Nutty Adobo

if you like it crunchy with a kick of sweet cashew nuts, try the Modern Nutty Adobo. the sauce itself can stand on its own. a pleasant surprise to your gastronomic cravings.

Adobo Flakes

this is best served with beer and good for sharing. pork adobo shreddings, fried to its crispiness and dipped over vinegar made me speechless with that tingling sensation in my mouth.

Adobo sa Gata

Bicol Region represented in this dish. this will not make you tired of the usual adobo taste with the sweetness and creaminess of coconut milk refreshes your stomach and the heat of chili bits that releases your stress inside the body.

Beef Kare-Kare and Poqui-Poqui

there are also other dishes to order at Adobo Connection. if you want something with vegetables, you may want to order these dishes at an affordable price.

Adobo Connection is also open for franchising, you may contact franchise@adoboconnection.com. you may want to visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adobocon for more adobo dishes.