Growing up, paksiw na isda (fish stewed in vinegar) was the one dish I could definitely do without. There was a stronger preference over other Filipino classics like sinigang, kare-kare, or adobo.

Nourish yourself with a big bowl of chicken soup with chunky-cut vegetables and noodles. Carrots, leek and parsnips add flavour and bulk to this soup that feeds six to eight. Hetty Lui McKinnon ...

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