One of the things that gets ooohs and aaaahs in a chinese restaurant is the #WinterMelonSoup. You may ask why? Well because with this soup, restaurants use the winter melon itself as a huge bowl to serve the soup! It's a sight to see as you'll be amazed how they were able to pull it off. You'll see the whole winter melon, and then suddenly they're take out the top part and when you peek in, the soup is inside together with meat bits and other veggies! My mom has tried it at home, and I remember her being nervous that the winter melon doesn't break apart, kunde sira ang presentation! So during this #EnhancedCommunityQuarantine, I chanced upon Theo's Farm that they have winter melon, so I ordered. When I saw it - I knew I wouldn't be able to pull off the carving and serving the winter melon. It actually made the preparation easier. I had to ask my mom, and she told me to steam the winter melon to soften it. Honestly, I don't think I can w
hi achi!! been wnting to try ahong out since last year :) is it expensive ba? :)
ReplyDeleteHi fran! Yeah, it's quite pricey..
ReplyDeletehi candishhh we love eating out and i've heard much about this ahong and that the chef from city best in tomas morato moved here. how much was 1 order of the fried eel, the bamboo shells in egg and the shrimp balls? would you say they were small or medium-sized orders? thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Molly! I forgot what the cost exactly, as for the size of the dishes - they're just medium sized. Hope I helped somehow!
ReplyDeletehi candishhh i tried ahong na the food is really good..i actuallt eat there once a week now with family and friends. Thanks to you and we found a new favorite chinese resto
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous! It's really yummy there ano?! You're very welcome!! Hope you visit my blog again!
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