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“Extraordinary. . . . I Am A Filipino is not only a guide on how to cook like a Filipino; it is also a guide through the Philippines, its history, and its culture.”
—Saveur
“An exuberant gastronomic manifesto. . . . A brilliant cookbook that doubles as an important work of cultural scholarship.”
—The New Yorker, The Best Food Books of 2018
“A deeply researched and important work.”
—Chicago Tribune, Our 10 favorite cookbooks of 2018
“I cracked open this book knowing very little about Filipino food, and now it’s all I can think about. That’s the power of a good cookbook: It can take a cuisine that’s unfamiliar and—through storytelling, technical education, gorgeous photography and killer recipes—transform it into a passion.
—Houston Chronicle, The Best Cookbooks of 2018
“Recipes run the gamut from comforting. . . to piquant . . . [to] haunting.”
—The New York Times, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2018
“Part cookbook, part manifesto, Nicole Ponseca wants to change the conversation around Filipino food. For Filipino readers, the book is a statement of pride in Filipino identity and culinary heritage and for those still learning about the cuisine, the book is an excellent course in the flavors that ground it and how to bring them into your home. For the latter group, don’t skip the book’s Filipino 101, which grounds cooks in the essential methods and ingredients of this complex and intensely flavorful cuisine.”
—Food Wine, The Best Cookbooks Coming Out This Fall
“A great guide to both the subtleties and history of the food, and the dishes themselves. From pancit and adobo to chorizo burgers and jackfruit ice cream, this book demonstrates the delicious mash-up of recipes that define the vibrant cuisine.”
—Los Angeles Times
“This cookbook offers modern Filipino recipes that capture the bright, tangy, savory, and spice essence of the country's food, which reflects an array of influences from Chinese, to Middle Eastern, to Spanish, Mexican, and even American. Learn to make fried street snacks like ukoy, tender adobos, and bright seafood.”
—Epicurious
“Vividly written and photographed, I Am A Filipino and This Is How We Cook is more than a cookbook. It’s a passageway into a misunderstood cuisine as complex as its country’s turbulent history, whose time in the spotlight has finally come.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book overall
I purchased this as a gift for my mom and sister and they both loved it. It has great illustrations and recipes. Definitely recommend for someone wanting authentic Filipino recipes or who is interested in some of the culture.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
A lot of great recipes!
5.0 out of 5 stars Philippines food history
Has great details of the different regions of the Philippines and their recipes. Has history as to why or how some of the recipes came to be.
4.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful cultural and culinary overview of the Philippines
A thoughtful overview of the many cultures throughout the Philippines, seen thru a culinary lens. It’s also a very solid compilation of dishes that are truly everyday fare, not just party dishes. I gave this to a relative who is married to a non-Filipino, and also requested it for my birthday, so that non-Filipino family members might get a glimpse of the many influences that permeate Filipino society and cuisine, and how they have been transformed into something unique.Observations:- I wish the beautiful photos had more captions. I recognize many of the scenes and items, but non-Filipinos may not, and would thus miss out on some of the rich context. I’d also love to know who these anonymous cooks or diners are! (Like the lovely lady on p.10, or the hardworking IUD vendor on p.244.) And down the road some of the photos might well become a historical record, as places change and grow.- I wish someone truly bilingual (in Tagalog and English; possibly even fluent in other Philippine languages) would edit the non-English terms. E.g. The use of the modifier -ng is inconsistent ("afritada manok" - which sounds like barok Tagalog - followed by "rellenong manok"), and not clearly understood (ref. p. 52: -ng does not always mean “of”, for example, "adobong puti" does not mean the adobo is MADE OF white. Rather, -ng here is an adjectival linker, describing the dish as a white adobo.)- Other notes: clay pot = palayOk, not palayAk. The accent in “pancit”/pansit is on the last syllable, not on the first. Similarly with “maalat” (mah-AH-laht). Minor quibbles in what is an ambitious and well-executed volume, but it disrupts the experience for someone who actually speaks the language. Editing for fluency would make this an even more impressive book.- I was a little surprised by the title of one of the recipes - it’s not every day one comes across a dish that is called the C-word! It’s rather vulgar and I wouldn’t want to read this aloud to my mother. ;)- I wanted even more cultural exploration - for instance, “atsara” is clearly related to Hindi achar/aachar.- Would love to see a follow-up to this, featuring menus grouped by occasion (breakfast, lunch; holiday dishes) to provide even more of a sense of what dishes are normally served together (e.g. KBL and laswa, with a side dish of tomatoes and pounded ginger; or, rellenong manok, ham, beef tongue, and fruit salad for a Christmas meal).Really a wonderful in-depth look at an archipelago with a dense history. Bravo Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad!
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the modern Filipino cookbook I’d been waiting for!
I am Filipino. My family is Filipino. I know our food by my family’s recipes. I know the recipes from my family’s stories. This cookbook combines the best of both! There are family favorite recipes as well as new ones from other areas of the Philippines I wasn’t aware of before.It is also, a self described manifesto of what it is to be Filipino. It is a history book. It is a cookbook. It is a collection of recipes and stories.It was an absolute joy to read this with my family and have their stories supplement the recipes and photos.Five stars will absolutely recommend to anyone looking to explore Filipino food culture!
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterclass in Filipino food
I will readily admit that while I had eaten Filipino food growing up in Los Angeles, I had never fully appreciated the great variety of foods and cultures that make up the 7000 plus islands of the Philippines. I have made some great abobo from this book, fried chicken and waffles, and blacked coconut chicken that was all really delicious. I did have to seek out a Filipino store (there are a couple in Queens so this wasn’t a huge mission) to find ingredients like Ube, but I did find that the vinegars and banana ketchup were found at my local Asian grocery. Some recipes can be made without seeking out the speciality store but if there is one ingredient to get it would be the cane vinegar, otherwise most ingredients could be pretty readily sourced.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful cookbook
I lived in the Philippines for 3 years and married a Filipina (who didn't really cook much) but I loved exploring the food there and missed it for years here back in the USA because until lately it hasn't been very popular. We had two kids who were never really connected to their heritage, but also like to cook, so I bought them each a copy this Christmas. I paged through one of them before wrapping and read some of the copy and looked through the index. If you have any interest whatsoever in Filipino culinary culture, you need this book! I have the luxury of being able to of course "borrow" it now by having one of my kids send me pics on request. :-)
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Purchased for na dear friend who has been living in US for a decade. As a Filipino, she was so inspired by this book and couldn't wait to start cooking for us. She shared that the recipes are as authentic as her home life in Asia.
Bien
Fue un regalo.le gusto
Wonderful book
I was quite moved by this book. It's a cookbook, but the stories shared in it are quite moving. It's also a book that should be a standard in any kitchen when it comes to what to make that's Filipino cuisine. Highly recommended.
Schönes Buch aber nicht authentisch
Schönes Buch mit einer netten Geschichte und wunderschönen Bilder. Aber leider sind die Rezepte nicht authentisch genug. Ich hab das Gefühl der Autor und die Autorin haben mehr mit den Rezepten experimentiert und zusätzliche Zutaten und andere Zubereitungarten dazu gefügt. Fürs Bücherregal schön zum nachmachen nehme ich mir doch ein anderes philippinisches Kochbuch.
Filipino cookbook
Interesting and instructive..
The person I bought this for just loves it !
I bought this for my Neice and nephew and they both loved it !!
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Extraordinary. . . . I Am A Filipino is not only a guide on how to cook like a Filipino; it is also a guide through the Philippines, its history, and its culture.”
—Saveur
“An exuberant gastronomic manifesto. . . . A brilliant cookbook that doubles as an important work of cultural scholarship.”
—The New Yorker, The Best Food Books of 2018
“A deeply researched and important work.”
—Chicago Tribune, Our 10 favorite cookbooks of 2018
“I cracked open this book knowing very little about Filipino food, and now it’s all I can think about. That’s the power of a good cookbook: It can take a cuisine that’s unfamiliar and—through storytelling, technical education, gorgeous photography and killer recipes—transform it into a passion.
—Houston Chronicle, The Best Cookbooks of 2018
“Recipes run the gamut from comforting. . . to piquant . . . [to] haunting.”
—The New York Times, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2018
“Part cookbook, part manifesto, Nicole Ponseca wants to change the conversation around Filipino food. For Filipino readers, the book is a statement of pride in Filipino identity and culinary heritage and for those still learning about the cuisine, the book is an excellent course in the flavors that ground it and how to bring them into your home. For the latter group, don’t skip the book’s Filipino 101, which grounds cooks in the essential methods and ingredients of this complex and intensely flavorful cuisine.”
—Food Wine, The Best Cookbooks Coming Out This Fall
“A great guide to both the subtleties and history of the food, and the dishes themselves. From pancit and adobo to chorizo burgers and jackfruit ice cream, this book demonstrates the delicious mash-up of recipes that define the vibrant cuisine.”
—Los Angeles Times
“This cookbook offers modern Filipino recipes that capture the bright, tangy, savory, and spice essence of the country's food, which reflects an array of influences from Chinese, to Middle Eastern, to Spanish, Mexican, and even American. Learn to make fried street snacks like ukoy, tender adobos, and bright seafood.”
—Epicurious
“Vividly written and photographed, I Am A Filipino and This Is How We Cook is more than a cookbook. It’s a passageway into a misunderstood cuisine as complex as its country’s turbulent history, whose time in the spotlight has finally come.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book overall
I purchased this as a gift for my mom and sister and they both loved it. It has great illustrations and recipes. Definitely recommend for someone wanting authentic Filipino recipes or who is interested in some of the culture.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
A lot of great recipes!
5.0 out of 5 stars Philippines food history
Has great details of the different regions of the Philippines and their recipes. Has history as to why or how some of the recipes came to be.
4.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful cultural and culinary overview of the Philippines
A thoughtful overview of the many cultures throughout the Philippines, seen thru a culinary lens. It’s also a very solid compilation of dishes that are truly everyday fare, not just party dishes. I gave this to a relative who is married to a non-Filipino, and also requested it for my birthday, so that non-Filipino family members might get a glimpse of the many influences that permeate Filipino society and cuisine, and how they have been transformed into something unique.Observations:- I wish the beautiful photos had more captions. I recognize many of the scenes and items, but non-Filipinos may not, and would thus miss out on some of the rich context. I’d also love to know who these anonymous cooks or diners are! (Like the lovely lady on p.10, or the hardworking IUD vendor on p.244.) And down the road some of the photos might well become a historical record, as places change and grow.- I wish someone truly bilingual (in Tagalog and English; possibly even fluent in other Philippine languages) would edit the non-English terms. E.g. The use of the modifier -ng is inconsistent ("afritada manok" - which sounds like barok Tagalog - followed by "rellenong manok"), and not clearly understood (ref. p. 52: -ng does not always mean “of”, for example, "adobong puti" does not mean the adobo is MADE OF white. Rather, -ng here is an adjectival linker, describing the dish as a white adobo.)- Other notes: clay pot = palayOk, not palayAk. The accent in “pancit”/pansit is on the last syllable, not on the first. Similarly with “maalat” (mah-AH-laht). Minor quibbles in what is an ambitious and well-executed volume, but it disrupts the experience for someone who actually speaks the language. Editing for fluency would make this an even more impressive book.- I was a little surprised by the title of one of the recipes - it’s not every day one comes across a dish that is called the C-word! It’s rather vulgar and I wouldn’t want to read this aloud to my mother. ;)- I wanted even more cultural exploration - for instance, “atsara” is clearly related to Hindi achar/aachar.- Would love to see a follow-up to this, featuring menus grouped by occasion (breakfast, lunch; holiday dishes) to provide even more of a sense of what dishes are normally served together (e.g. KBL and laswa, with a side dish of tomatoes and pounded ginger; or, rellenong manok, ham, beef tongue, and fruit salad for a Christmas meal).Really a wonderful in-depth look at an archipelago with a dense history. Bravo Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad!
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the modern Filipino cookbook I’d been waiting for!
I am Filipino. My family is Filipino. I know our food by my family’s recipes. I know the recipes from my family’s stories. This cookbook combines the best of both! There are family favorite recipes as well as new ones from other areas of the Philippines I wasn’t aware of before.It is also, a self described manifesto of what it is to be Filipino. It is a history book. It is a cookbook. It is a collection of recipes and stories.It was an absolute joy to read this with my family and have their stories supplement the recipes and photos.Five stars will absolutely recommend to anyone looking to explore Filipino food culture!
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterclass in Filipino food
I will readily admit that while I had eaten Filipino food growing up in Los Angeles, I had never fully appreciated the great variety of foods and cultures that make up the 7000 plus islands of the Philippines. I have made some great abobo from this book, fried chicken and waffles, and blacked coconut chicken that was all really delicious. I did have to seek out a Filipino store (there are a couple in Queens so this wasn’t a huge mission) to find ingredients like Ube, but I did find that the vinegars and banana ketchup were found at my local Asian grocery. Some recipes can be made without seeking out the speciality store but if there is one ingredient to get it would be the cane vinegar, otherwise most ingredients could be pretty readily sourced.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful cookbook
I lived in the Philippines for 3 years and married a Filipina (who didn't really cook much) but I loved exploring the food there and missed it for years here back in the USA because until lately it hasn't been very popular. We had two kids who were never really connected to their heritage, but also like to cook, so I bought them each a copy this Christmas. I paged through one of them before wrapping and read some of the copy and looked through the index. If you have any interest whatsoever in Filipino culinary culture, you need this book! I have the luxury of being able to of course "borrow" it now by having one of my kids send me pics on request. :-)
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Purchased for na dear friend who has been living in US for a decade. As a Filipino, she was so inspired by this book and couldn't wait to start cooking for us. She shared that the recipes are as authentic as her home life in Asia.
Bien
Fue un regalo.le gusto
Wonderful book
I was quite moved by this book. It's a cookbook, but the stories shared in it are quite moving. It's also a book that should be a standard in any kitchen when it comes to what to make that's Filipino cuisine. Highly recommended.
Schönes Buch aber nicht authentisch
Schönes Buch mit einer netten Geschichte und wunderschönen Bilder. Aber leider sind die Rezepte nicht authentisch genug. Ich hab das Gefühl der Autor und die Autorin haben mehr mit den Rezepten experimentiert und zusätzliche Zutaten und andere Zubereitungarten dazu gefügt. Fürs Bücherregal schön zum nachmachen nehme ich mir doch ein anderes philippinisches Kochbuch.
Filipino cookbook
Interesting and instructive..
The person I bought this for just loves it !
I bought this for my Neice and nephew and they both loved it !!
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