Biko is glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk (gata) and brown sugar. Ginataang bilo-bilo is made with glutinous rice balls, sweet potatoes, saba banana, ube, taro, cassava, jackfruit and small tapioca pearls (sago) cooked in sugar, water and gata. Turon is very easy to do you can easily do it for your family. You will only need lumpia wrapper, saba, brown sugar and jackfruit (optional).

CORRECTION! Latik is NOT caramelized grated coconut flesh. It is the solids formed from coconut milk curd when coconut milk is simmered for a long time until it releases the coconut oil.

@adrianaarevalo2030

8 ай бұрын

Finally, someone pointed it out. I swear, it drives me insane every time the local explains what it is and how it’s made.

@eddieboeing777

8 ай бұрын

​@@adrianaarevalo2030 yep! it's like telling people that ube is taro (gabi) when it's actually yam. and most people don't even know that white yam also exists, not just the purple one.

@richmondperez

8 ай бұрын

Yung maja blanca rin hahahahaha

@jasperramirez1308

8 ай бұрын

@@adrianaarevalo2030 A local with a mindset influenced by colonial ideals. 😂😂😂 no just kidding. 😁

Glad to know that Lauren is adventurous in food 😊💝 Merienda, champorado, maja blanca are just some of the spanish influences in our culture. In time, you will realize more of that in our language, names, and cuisine. And some habits like siesta, noche buena, merienda, etc. Twins Sol&Luna had vlogs about it too. 💝

Alan is honestly the best guide for you guys, and I'm glad he's along for the ride! I often see a lot of foreigners kinda just trying random things without knowing how to eat things, or without any context or information, and I'm glad he's around to be your merienda sherpa 👏🙌

My grandma used to make ginataan for us kids, and bilo-bilo would refer to the chewy dumplings made from "pure malagkit" (she was always proud that she handmade them from quality glutinous rice). The small translucent balls are traditionally from the heart of the sago palm, although nowadays it might be made from tapioca (cassava) because that's what milk tea uses. The best latik (in our region) is not made from grated coconut but from coconut cream that is fried to release its own oil, and the solids that remain are latik. Very umami. Turon is made specifically from cooking bananas (saba) and not the usual eating bananas, the cross section is squarish not round and they are short and fat, so you have to slice them for turon. The best turon also has stands of jackfruit (nangka, langka) which give a nice flavor surprise.

😊 Did Alan mean to say cacao when he said “coco” in the champorado? Also, “gata” is coconut milk produced by squeezing grated coconut meat.

@joevan5606

8 ай бұрын

Maybe he meant Cocoa

@Ro-zx8sl

6 ай бұрын

you're so right!!! - since cocoa is pronounced like "coco." Alan knows what he's talking about :)

Ginataang BIlo-bilo should have the Bilo-bilo which are glutinous rice balls. They are usually colored light violet like Ube, but it's just food coloring. Turon usually has jackfruit too. Me, i prefer Bibingkang Malagkit over Biko. They are similar but Bibingkang Malagkit has lots of Latik which is not what was explained, hehe. Latik is caramelized coconut milk or cream (Gata).

Oh, you passed by Balete Drive in New Manila Village. Well, that white lady may just be folklore😂. Next time you pass there, you may want to focus more on the huge, grand houses of the old rich in New Manila, and the majestic trees that line their fences. 🏡Yes, street food/s (scooter supplier even better than vendors parked in the street🤣) are soo yummy; most of the time safe- just don't buy in the late afternoons (coz the're just the left-overs/unsold stuff), or uncovered stuff, or if the vendor coughs, LOL🤣 Allan is such a good educator. Love the Turon (Banana fried with egg wrapper), Champorado (rice chocolate with milk & sugar), & Ginataang Bilo-Bilo (sticky balls, pearls & fruits in coconut milk), Maja Blanca ( I think made of cornstarch & corn; yes custard- type). Filipinos have a sweet tooth, so you'd enjoy, Lauren, if you love sweets; just watch vs. Diabetes.🤣 You ate very little- your tummy won't have a violent reaction to the new stuff you tasted.🤣Good to know you took your kitty to the vet. 🐱Enjoy Philippine life!🏝

Turon is the best!!! My sis-in-law here in Negros Occidental makes the best! Crunchy sweet 😋

Some Turon have banana and jackfruit. So cute to watch Lauren try all traditional snacks, but wait there's more 😊

Its good when using condensed milk as toppings you have to pour it spiralling in top.

Greetings from Florida! I miss all those yummy filipino merienda. Thank u for vlogging this. Have a wonderful day!

ginataang camote with saba banana and jelly balls Sago its nice with a jackfruit a ripe one .

90% safe, 10% unsafe. id say the odds are beautiful

They are all my favorites especially the biko and turon, but I always thought champorado is for breakfast? Lauren, you're more adventurous than Josh when it comes to food.

It’s clean they prepared clean washed and marinated

Scooter food! lol I like how you’re pretty open to trying our exotic food Laurin And yes usually the dishes may not look appealing nor smell appealing but it’s actually good 😄 lol

try Sapin sapin kutsinta with a toppings of latik and coconut grated meat the sweet one

important the street not poison bec..ur a clean a person it's the same you get sick of the other..

Great going guys! Turin is good, quick filler for a hungry stomach 😊👍

I get hungrier just watching you, guys! 😊 These are some of my favorite merienda. Yummy! 😋😋

WTF! She said "they all look gross..." Wahahahahaha We'll forgive you for saying that to our snack delicacies, Madam. It's was a polite way of saying 'yuck!'. Hahaha. Well, that's because your taste buds are not yet well adjusted to Asian cuisine/dishes. Hehehehe

My top favorite there is.. turon..biko and bilo bilo.

Hello dnt be scared because all Filipino food is clean safe..

My wife is a American she likes all Filipino food. Specially turon

Hello mom... Hello sir. Good morning❤

Mahablanca = Tibuk tibuk

Yummy snacks❤❤❤

Wow 😮❤

New subs from Phils

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I love champorado partner wl any dried fish but i only eat it in bfast not my favorite snacks.... Turon is best snacks for me.

all Filipino street food is safe they prepare clean and safe just try dnt be scared..so long all Filipino eat this pero wla nmng negative happen..embrace our culture

Love cat

No disrespect to your hubby but Lauren you are so beautiful! Hi from Bella Vista Australia 😊

Scooter food 😂😂😂 .

That was the most made up story of what GATA is ever. Gata is simply coconut cream. Periodt.

There's a lot more to taste and try .Eventually , you will have your likes and dislikes!! I think there are street food days in Makati you should check out...take care..

CHAMPORADO came from the Spanish language inherited by the Filipinos during their colonialism.

What! You don't want to eat a duck abortion!??

But be careful cause your stomack not used to pilipina style of cooking.. I don’t know you might have sensitive stomach

Balete trees are Ficus trees