Rainy days are now in town after the hot-dry season. This incoming month of June, the Philippines marks this month as the start of the rainy season. Say hello to sweaters and goodbye tank tops, tan lines, and sun-kissed. Because of the cold breeze, the rainy season brings, it is very timely to wear your turtle necks, knitted tops, and jackets to keep you warm and fight the cold weather. During rainy days, people preferred staying at home. Due to the pandemic, people don't usually go out even though the situation is way different now than the situation for the last two years of the pandemic. It is also very timely to look for a place that is very accessible to you and your essentials. Vista Heights by Vista Residences in Manila is ready for occupancy if you consider getting one. It is very convenient and safe for you to stay in if a sudden heavy rain comes in or you're too tired to drive home and get stuck with heavy traffic during the rainy season. Aside from this, it is accessible to the supermarkets; you can wait for your food delivery for a short period or walk near the store to buy your comfort food.
Aside from spending more time in bed and enjoying your condo living by hiding under the blanket during the cold weather, one thing that goes well with the cold weather is food.
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Filipinos love to eat no matter what the season is, don't we? Cooling themselves during summer with servings of yummy halo-halo, buko pandan, ice scramble, and other cold treats. On the contrary, during the rainy season, people love and craving for rich and creamy Sopas, flavorful Lomi, especially Batangas Lomi, steaming bowls of Bulalo, and more! These are some of the best foods for the rainy season in the Philippines. To learn more about these soul-warming foods, here is the list of a perfect food for the rainy season.
Lugaw and Arroz Caldo
Who doesn't love this essential food during the cold weather? Rice porridge or lugaw is very easy to make. It is made up of simple ingredients that you will easily find in your home. Rice is the main ingredient in creating your Lugaw at home. Ginger will give this an aroma that you will love; add a bit of garlic and egg.
On the other hand, Arroz Caldo is likely similar to Lugaw. The difference between the two is that Arroz Caldo uses glutinous rice, which has a stickier consistency, and chicken adds extra flavor. Same as Lugaw, you can top this with ginger, garlic bits, salted egg, or even just a hardboiled egg which is preferred by some for their Arroz Caldo, and a bit of Calamansi drops to add an extra twist. You may add fish sauce or patis to adjust the taste. You may also add pepper and salt if you think you missed putting it on or more while cooking.
This is a perfect food for the rainy season. Indeed, as these two very easy recipes will give you warmth during this cold weather. Each bowl will make you feel better whether you feel a bit under the weather.
Sopas
If you are looking for food that will give you comfort, this is one of the best foods for the rainy season in the Philippines. This is one of the go-to foods for those who crave a hot creamy soup that is easy to prepare. Who can resist this in a rainy season? People crave steaming hot soup, and Sopas is the perfect food for the rainy season that can satisfy your cravings. Try this recipe from Yummy. ph and enjoy the comfort of your condo living while enjoying a bowl of milky sopas.
- 1 ½ cup macaroni
- Two tablespoons of butter
- One tablespoon of oil
- ½ kilo chicken breast (cut in cubed)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sage leaves, ground
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Six pieces Vienna sausage, slide (the alternative that originally people, especially Filipinos love to put to their Sopas is hotdog)
- Salt and pepper to taste
It is easy to make milky Sopas by following the instructions on the link from Yummy. ph.
Bulalo
Bulalo or bone marrow soup might classify as a kind of Nilaga – hence, there is not much difference in the ingredients and the cooking process. The meat used in bulalo is the beef shank with bone marrow that is still inside the bone. The bulalo meat was known for melting in your mouth – it practically fell off the bone showing how tender it is. The recipe for Batangas Bulalo recommends cooking and boiling for 4 hours! But – the longer it cooks, the more the broth gives comfort and perfectly compliments the cold weather. Here's the recipe for Panlasang Pinoy to enjoy bulalo at home during the rainy season.
- 2 Beef shank
- Bok choy or petchay
- 2 Cobs of corn (cut into three parts)
- ½ cabbage (the whole leaf individually detached)
- 34 ounces of water
- Two tablespoons whole peppercorn
- One onion
- Green onions
- Fish sauce, to taste (optional)
It's up to you how much you want to do. You can adjust the recipes above if you prefer more or less, or if you have your recipe to add to the bulalo. Better to serve this hot – share this with your loved ones and enjoy! Just a piece of advice – watch your health, and know your limitations and conditions before eating what is good or bad for you.
Lomi
When it comes to Lomi, Batangas Lomi is the most popular among the crowd, especially the Lomi in the city of Lipa. To experience the authentic Batangas Lomi, make time to drive to Batangas – the thick egg noodles paired with meat, egg, liver, and Chicharon that people prefer on their lomi. It is indeed one of the best foods for the rainy season in the Philippines. For your convenience during the rainy season, here's the lomi recipe you should have at home to enjoy this comfort food during the rainy season.
- 500 grams of fresh lomi noodles, rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, more to serve
- 2 pieces of pork bouillon cubes
- 6 tablespoons cassava starch (dissolved in 3 tablespoons of cold water)
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 8 cups of water
- -2 large eggs, beaten
- ground black pepper to taste
- salt, to taste
For the toppings:
- 250 grams of pork belly (Liempo), sliced
- 1 cup kikiam, sliced
- chicharon, crushed,
- green onions, chopped
- white onions, chopped, to be served
- calamansi, to serve
- siling labuyo (bird's eye chili), to serve
You can always adjust these recipes depending on the taste you prefer. To learn about how to make Batangas Lomi, you can find the complete instruction here.
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Sinigang
Who wouldn't love a hot sour broth in cold weather? This has been a favorite dish by many Filipinos in any season because aside from being an original Filipino dish, the hot sour broth will make you come back and ask for more! It is so comforting indeed, especially during these days. Don't forget the rice, and you may enjoy your meal with this yummy Sinigang. Sinigang comes with many variations, it can either be sinigang na baboy or sinigang na isda. To enjoy this perfect food for the rainy season, here are the recipes for sinigang na baboy with gabbi
- 2lbs pork belly (sliced into cubes)
- Two pieces of taro/gabi (peeled and cut in half)
- Three pieces long green chili pepper (siling pansigang)
- Two pieces of tomato (quartered)
- One piece onion (quartered)
- Kangkong leaves
- Okra
- 8 cups of water
- Three tablespoon fish sauce (adjust if necessary)
- 2 packs Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original (20-gram pack)
- Black round Pepper
For the instructions on how to cook, please visit Panlasang Pinoy for the complete instructions on sinigang.
Goto, puto’t dinuguan, champorado , ginataang bilo-bilo, beef mami, and la paz batchoy are some of the best foods for the rainy season in the Philippines. But do you know what else the best thing to do during the cold weather is? That is to brew or make your coffee! You'll be able to enjoy condo living if you have your coffee machine at your condo. It'll be more convenient than ordering outside during the rainy season. If you're trying to reduce your caffeine intake, the best alternative for coffee is a hot chocolate drink or tablea.
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