Its like you’re having a carefree cup of java at your own Mr. Donut franchise hehe! So grab a bag now and whip up a nice warm cup at home.

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Fried Shark’s Fin Siomai costs less than Php. 40.00 served with Garlic rice and the Beef Noodles costs a little above Php. 60.00

For variations the Crab or Prawn balls are equally yummy and Pandan rice is also available. For the noodles there is also Chicken, Wanton or a combination of Beef and Wanton served hot with some Bokchoy.

*available at: Paotsin and Chowking respectively

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What better way to start the weekend than a Saturday early morning Street Fiesta which starts from 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m.

Curacha Crabs and Maki

From delectable Asian food (maki, tempura, takoyaki, etc.), home-cooked fares (pasta, noodles and packed rice meals), and even fresh fruits, meat and seafoods.

Cuapao

Various Seafood and Pasta Dishes

There is also an array of Filipino dishes and not to forget the yummy desserts comprised of cakes and other pastries.

Lechon Kawali

Brazo de Mercedes

Or if you fancy the Filipino street foodstaples (isaw, adidas, fishballs, squidballs, siomai, lumpia, etc.), they are also there to experience and are cooked right before your eyes.

Dumplings and Wraps

It was primarily organized for the purpose of promoting tourism in Ortigas Center. Funky Princess Marketing Specialists was directly commissioned by Ortigas Center Association (an association of building owners around Ortigas Center) through their Ortigas Center Tourism Council, to organize, plan and manage it.

Fresh Lumpia and Morcon

I definitely shall return and Banchetto my heart out!

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This is a very simple but delicious Filipino side dish mostly paired with fried fish. Shrimp paste or Bagoong is a common dip or sauce in the Philippines with a myriad of versions (using shrimp, fish or even shellfsh) from different provinces.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

3 tbsps. olive oil

1 onion, sliced

1 aubergine (eggplant), cubed

2 cloves garlic, crushed

shrimp paste or Bagoong

freshly ground black pepper

LET’S COOK:

Heat the olive oil in a preheated wok. Add the garlic and shrimp/fish paste to the wok and stir for 3 minutes. Add the onion and aubergine to the wok and stir fry for 5 minutes, or until the aubergine is a bit tender. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

*Variation:

If you want to serve this as a vegetarian main meal, add cubed tofu (bean curd) to the wok.

*Serves 4

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I’ll start off with a quick and simple dish. If you ran out of your regular pasta and all that’s left is for chicken noodle soup don’t fret. Here’s a quick and yummy option for your pasta cravings or for an instant snack. (shown above is not the baked version)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

225 g/8oz. noodle pasta

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

175 g/6 oz. of sausages, sliced and/or

400g/14 oz. tuna in brine, drained and flaked

2 tbsp. cornflour (cornstarch)

425 ml/15 fl. oz./ 13/4 cups skimmed milk

*(If you want to bake it in the oven):

4 medium tomatoes, sliced thinly

25 g/1 oz. fresh breadcrumbs

25 g/1 oz. reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated

salt and pepper

LET’S COOK:

The Pasta:

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Bring a large pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well.

The Sauce:

Heat the oil in a frying pan (skillet) and fry all of the sausages, until a bit done. Place the cooked pasta in a bowl and mix in the sausages and/or tuna. Set aside. Blend the cornflour (cornstarch) with a little milk to make a paste. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan and stir in the paste. Heat, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken. Season well. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until well-combined.

*If you want to bake it:

Transfer to the base of an ovenproof gratin dish and place on a baking sheet (cookie sheet). Arrange the tomato slices over the pasta and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

*Serves four

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