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Bataw cooked in spicy coconut milk on a plate
Recipes

Bataw Express (Hyacinth Bean in Spicy Coconut Milk)

We know bataw because of Bahay Kubo, but do you know what it looks like and have you eaten it? Continue reading Bataw Express (Hyacinth Bean in Spicy Coconut Milk)

mabifermentsNovember 30, 2022November 30, 20221 Comment
Spaghetti noodles with peanut sauce and vegetables
Recipes

Noodles Tossed in Peanut Sauce with Burong Kamias

The saltiness and sourness in burong kamias make for good company with the richness of peanut sauce Continue reading Noodles Tossed in Peanut Sauce with Burong Kamias

mabelmakeskimchiNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022Leave a comment
Bowl of adobong tempeh sa gata or coconut-braised tempeh
Recipes

Adobo Tempeh sa Gata (Tempeh Adobo in Coconut Milk)

Turn tempeh into a familiar Filipino dish that you’ll want to eat with loads of rice.
Continue reading Adobo Tempeh sa Gata (Tempeh Adobo in Coconut Milk)

karlabrewsNovember 8, 2022January 10, 20231 Comment
Close up photo of kombucha brewing
Articles

A chat with a kombucha brewer, TVN Kitchen

Where do you get good kombucha in the Philippines? Get to know one of the brewers we love here at Starter Sisters. Continue reading A chat with a kombucha brewer, TVN Kitchen

mabelmakeskimchiNovember 1, 2022November 7, 20221 Comment
Close up photo of tempeh
Articles

What is tempeh?

The underrated fermented bean cake is considered a better source of protein compared to tofu. Get to know our favorite tempeh maker. Continue reading What is tempeh?

mabifermentsOctober 25, 2022October 30, 20223 Comments
A sharp kinfe is important in fermentation
Resources

What’s a knife got to do with it?

Everything, when it comes to the kitchen! A sharp knife makes food prep safer and more efficient. Continue reading What’s a knife got to do with it?

karlabrewsOctober 17, 2022October 9, 20231 Comment
hand-drawn illustration of beans sprouting
Resources

Can we ferment beans?

Yes, you can. Do it using two simple techniques to transform these nutrient rich staples in many cuisines worldwide Continue reading Can we ferment beans?

startersistersOctober 5, 2022November 22, 20223 Comments
burong ampalaya on top of silken tofu
Recipes

Cold Tofu and Ampalaya

Since we’re eating it raw, look for high quality silken tofu to make this cold dish with ampalaya. Continue reading Cold Tofu and Ampalaya

mabifermentsSeptember 25, 2022September 20, 2022Leave a comment
Close up of rice porridge with fermented toppings
Recipes

Lugaw at Buro (Rice Porridge with Ferments)

Here’s an easy way to integrate fermented veg into a dish. Lugaw or rice porridge is the perfect canvas for the sourness of the buro. Continue reading Lugaw at Buro (Rice Porridge with Ferments)

mabifermentsSeptember 18, 2022November 29, 20223 Comments
Two rice balls using fermented mustard greens
Recipes

Burong Mustasa Onigiri (Fermented Mustard Greens Rice Balls)

Onigiri or Japanese rice balls make for a great snack and an easy way to enjoy your fermented veg Continue reading Burong Mustasa Onigiri (Fermented Mustard Greens Rice Balls)

mabelmakeskimchiSeptember 11, 2022October 19, 20221 Comment

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