Humba- One of My Favorite Pinoy Dish

💚I have Pinoy Food Cravings Today!

Origins: Humba is believed to have originated from the Chinese dish Hongshao Rou, introduced to the Philippines by Hokkien immigrants.

Flavor Profile: It's known for its sweet and savory taste, with a hint of tanginess. &

Key Ingredients: Common ingredients include fatty pork belly, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and fermented black beans (tausi).

Variations: Luzon humba often includes black beans, banana blossoms, or ripe saba bananas, while Visayan humba frequently includes whole peanuts.

Another Pinoy Dish I am craving for is Beef Bone Soup  ( Bulalo) with Vegetables.

💚Filipino cuisine is on the rise—ranked among the top global favorites and seeing a 50% surge in U.S. popularity, especially among Gen Z foodies. #Filipinosinthe6ix

Meanwhile, Did you know that.....

When Filipino pastry chef Nouel Catis Omamalin helped create the pistachio-knafeh “Dubai chocolate,” it was TikTok that catapulted it into global fame - millions of views, endless cravings, and long lines just to grab a bite.

The viral buzz sparked countless copycats and remakes, with bakers and brands around the world racing to recreate the magic. Yet behind the trend was the original artistry: a Filipino chef whose creativity proved that one inspired recipe could set off a worldwide wave.

Today, Chef Nouel continues that momentum with his own line of sweets and a new book, showing that what began as a viral moment has left a lasting lesson in innovation, passion, and the power of food to inspire.

Finally, My Word and Quotes of the Day:

“The mind is everything.  What you think you become.”

Buddha

 

“The first wealth is health.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson