Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. Food is usually of plant, animal, or fungal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth. Different species of animals have different feeding behaviours that satisfy the needs of their unique metabolisms, often evolved to fill a specific ecological niche within specific geographical contexts.
Omnivorous humans are highly adaptable and have adapted to obtain food in many different ecosystems. Historically, humans secured food through two main methods: hunting and gathering and agriculture. As agricultural technologies increased, humans settled into agriculture lifestyles with diets shaped by the agriculture opportunities in their geography. Geographic and cultural differences has led to creation of numerous cuisines and culinary arts, including a wide array of ingredients, herbs, spices, techniques, and dishes. As cultures have mixed through forces like international trade and globalization, ingredients have become more widely available beyond their geographic and cultural origins, creating a cosmopolitan exchange of different food traditions and practices.
Today, the majority of the food energy required by the ever-increasing population of the world is supplied by the industrial food industry, which produces food with intensive agriculture and distributes it through complex food processing and food distribution systems. This system of conventional agriculture relies heavily on fossil fuels, which means that the food and agricultural system is one of the major contributors to climate change, accountable for as much as 37% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the carbon intensity of the food system and food waste are important mitigation measures in the global response to climate change.The food system has significant impacts on a wide range of other social and political issues including: sustainability, biological diversity, economics, population growth, water supply, and access to food. The right to food is a human right derived from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), recognizing the "right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food", as well as the "fundamental right to be free from hunger". Because of these fundamental rights, food security is often a priority international policy activity; for example Sustainable Development Goal 2 "Zero hunger" is meant to eliminate hunger by 2030. Food safety and food security are monitored by international agencies like the International Association for Food Protection, World Resources Institute, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, and International Food Information Council, and are often subject to national regulation by institutions, like the Food and Drug Administration in the United States.
BUKAYO
INGREDIENTS:
4 young coconuts, grate into strips and reserve juice
a knot of pandan leaves
1/2 kilo brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch(dissolved in 4 tablespoons water)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
PROCEDURE:
In a pan, heat oil then stir fry coconut...
ASIAN BOK CHOY SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
2 medium heads bok choy
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
PROCEDURE:
Mix water and sugar...
HIGADILLO
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs pork belly cut into strips
1 medium onion, minced
2 medium size tomatoes, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup pork or beef liver, cut into strips
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
3/4 cup all purpose sauce (sarsa ni Mang Tomas)
1 tbsp fish sauce...
ENSALADANG LABANOS
INGREDIENTS:
1 small radish (labanos), thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
PROCEDURE:
Mix radish slices with salt and set aside for about 15-20 minutes or until the salt has melted.
Mash...
KALINGKING
INGREDIENTS:
2 large pcs yellow kamote peeled
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups rice flour
1 cup water
1 & 1/2 cups oil for deep frying
Banana leaves
PROCEDURE:
Cut the kamote into strips.
Add the sugar and flour to the water and stir until well blended.
Combine kamote strips with...
SHING A LING
INGREDIENTS:
1½ lbs fresh miki noodles
2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon beef powder
PROCEDURE:
In a bowl, combine garlic powder, chili powder, and beef powder. Mix them well.
Rub the mixture on the miki noodles to the point...
CHICKEN POCHERO
INGREDIENTS:
1kl chicken, cut into serving pieces
½ piece cabbage, quartered
1 bunch Bok choy (pechay)
1 bundle long green beans, cleaned and ends
trimmed
1 medium sized potato, cubed
2 large plantain(saba) banana or 1 large
plantain banana, sliced
3 pieces chorizo (or...
INDIAN CHICKEN JALFREZI
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 medium Onion
2 Cloves garlic
1 Green chilli
3 cm of fresh root ginger
2 Chicken breasts
2 tsp Mild to medium curry powder or paste
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Tomato puree
120 ml Water
1 Green pepper
PROCEDURE:
Finely chop a medium...
BINAKI
INGREDIENTS:
5 Pieces of corn
2 1/2 Cup yellow corn meal
1 Can evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2 Eggs
1 Cup grated cheese
1/2 Cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
PROCEDURE:
Remove corn husk and hair, wash and grate. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, put melted butter...
KESONG PUTI
INGREDIENTS:
2 Litters Homo milk
1/4 Cup Salt
1/3 Cup Lemon juice
2 Tablespoon vinegar
PROCEDURE:
In a boiler, heat milk and salt for about 5 minutes
Add the lemon juice, cook for 1 minutes while stirring
Add the vinegar, keep stirring and cook for another 20 minutes
Turn...
LAKSA
INGREDIENTS:
Laksa noodles 200 g.
hard boiled eggs
Water for boiling the noodles
Shrimps
Squid Rings
Squid Balls
Bean Sprouts
LAKSA SOUP BASE:
Water or Seafood stock - 6 c
Evaporated Milk - 1 c
Coconut Powder - 3 c
Fish Sauce - 1 tbsp
Magi Magic Sarap - 1 sachet (8g)
Shrimp...
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kl pork (cut into pieces)
1/4 cup oil
1/2 head garlic (crushed)
1 onion (sliced thinly)
1 large tomato (sliced)
1/2 cup bagoong alamang
1/2 cup vinegar
2 cups water
PROCEDURE:
Fry pork pieces in hot oil.
Saute garlic, onions, and tomatoes after pork has turned brown...
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp vegetable oil
PROCEDURE:
In a mixing bowl, stir dry ingredients together.
Add beaten egg, buttermilk and oil.
Beat just until batter is smooth.
Spray a...
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo farm frog legs
1/2 tablespoon peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1 small onion; sliced
1 head garlic; crushed
Cooking oil
PROCEDURE:
Sauté garlic and onion in a casserole.
Add the frog legs and stir fry for few minutes.
Add the peppercorns...
INGREDIENTS:
4 Balut eggs, peeled
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp Canola Oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 small sized Onion
½ cup soy sauce, sliced
½ cup vinegar
3 pcs bay leaf
freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced Scallions and toasted garlic for garnish
PROCEDURE:
Remove the Balut Egg...
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo Pork spare ribs
7 pcs Sitaw(string beans), cut into 2 inches length
1 bunch of scallions, cut into 2 inches length
2 pcs medium sized Gabi(taro root), chopped
1 bunch of Tanglad(lemongrass), clean it well then tie it together
3 1/2 cups rice washing
2 1/2 cups Pork...
INGREDIENTS:
2 kilo Tulya or Manila clams
1 small sized green papaya fruit, peeled and sliced
2 stalks tanglad (lemon grass)
1 thumb size ginger, sliced into strips
1/2 head garlic, chopped
2 pcs medium sized tomatoes, sliced
1 pc. medium size onion, sliced
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 pcs...
INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds of chicken wings, on the smaller side
Enough vegetable oil to deep fry
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons ground peppercorns
Salt to taste
PROCEDURE:
Prep the chicken by trimming off the tips, and then cutting...
INGREDIENTS:
Dough:
7-8 cups flour
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages active dry yeast
1 cup water
1 cup milk
2/3 cup margarine
2 eggs, at room temperature and beaten
Filling:
1 cup melted butter, divided
3 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons Korintje...
INGREDIENTS:
6 -8 ounces vanilla yogurt
1 pint fresh strawberries
2 apples, peeled (any kind)
1 -2 banana
2 oranges or 2 tangerines
1 tablespoon sugar
PROCEDURE:
Cut up the strawberries & place in a bowl.
Cut up the apples, bananas & 1 orange & add to the strawberries.
Mix the sugar in...
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kl bacon
brown sugar
fresh *****ed black pepper
PROCEDURE:
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the bacon on a rack over a roasting pan.
Lightly sprinkle the bacon with brown sugar& the black pepper.
Bake apprx 15 minutes or until done.
It should be golden& crispy.
Serve!
INGREDIENTS:
1kl pork ****, diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into slices
3 pineapple slices, halved
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (set aside
a few strips for garnish)
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (set aside a small part to
make carrot florets for...
INGREDIENTS:
1 bundle sweet potato tops
fish sauce or bagoong isda to taste
5 pieces cherry tomatoes
1 red onion
msg (optional)
PROCEDURE:
Prepare the sweet potato tops by removing the hard stems and wash thoroughly.
In a pot, pour 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
Add the sweet potato...
INGREDIENTS
19 ounces cod filets
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons rice wine or sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 slice ginger, the size of a quarter, minced
1 scallion, cut into ½" pieces
******* Mix
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup uncooked rice
¼ cup oolong tea leaves
¼ cup cherry...
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Shredded carrots
1 Cup Green onions (chopped)
1/2 Lb. Fish meat, I used salmon
Cooking oil for frying
For the batter
1 Cup All-purpose flour
1 Tsp. Ground black pepper
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Paprika
1 Tbsp. Fish sauce – don’t omit this one
1 Tbsp. Sriracha hot sauce
Lime soda...
INGREDIENTS
Pork ears – 700 g (1.54 lb.)
Garlic – 4 cloves
Bouillon cube – 1 PC.
Salt – 2 1/2 tsp.
Black pepper (ground) - 1/4 tsp.
Cooking oil
Water
DIRECTIONS
Cut the ears into 2 inches (5 cm) square shape.
Bring to a boil a large quantity of water in a big pot and then add in the ear...
INGREDIENTS:
For the Slow Cooker:
3 cloves garlic, whole
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup gochujang
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
2 tsp soy sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
5 lb pork ****
For the Korean Sauce:
½ cup gochujang
⅓ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup...
INGREDIENTS
4½ pieces bananas
2¼ cups ice
¾ cup evaporated milk
¾ cup M.Y. San Grahams Honey Crushed
½ cup condensed milk caramel
1½ tsp cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
To make condensed milk caramel, remove label from the can. Place can in a pressure cooker or pot, and fill with water until can is...
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 kg. Imbao, cleaned
1 L water
2 pcs. tomatoes, quartered
1 pc. 1-2 inch ginger, sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, pounded
1 pc. onion, quartered
patis
½ bunch dahon ng sili o sibuyas (optional)
PROCEDURE:
In a pot of boiling water, add tomatoes, ginger, lemongrass, and onion...
INGREDIENTS:
½ kg. fish, cleaned and trimmed
1 pc. 2-inch ginger, sliced into strips
1 cup vinegar
2 pcs. finger chili
patis
PROCEDURE:
Combine all ingredients in a pot.
Cover.
Bring to then boil.
Add patis to taste.
Reduce heat to simmer until fish is cooked and broth is almost dry...
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kilo ground round beef
1 onion chopped
1/4 stick butter
1 medium sized carrot carrots,
1/4 cup sweet corn kernels,
1/8 cup green peas
1/8 cup mushrooms
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (optional)
1/4 cup beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed...
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds baby Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus ½ teaspoon, divided use
Sea salt
*****ed black pepper
¼ – ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf...
INGREDIENTS:
For the salad:
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 ripe papaya (ripe when turns yellowish), halved, peeled, seeds removed and sliced (reserving 2 tablespoons of the papaya seeds)
1 avocado, halved, stones removed, peeled, and sliced
1 red pepper...
INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds chicken, cut up into pieces
For the Brine:
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon red hot sauce, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Breading:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2...
INGREDIENTS:
4 thin cut boneless pork chops
Sea salt and freshly *****ed pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup plain panko crumbs
Lemon slices
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place chops between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With...