Tambayan ng Kaalaman Tungkol sa Pilipinas
Pangasius: A flagship project of Rizal Province
Last December 28, a Pangasius Food Festival was held at the Las Brisas Resort in Antipolo City as part of a program in Rizal to make more people aware of the fish that the Philippines has been importing in big volumes from Vietnam. This is the Pangasius, a much bigger relative of catfish, which is now served in many restaurants as Cream Dory fish. Its white meat is fine textured, tasty, andwith very pleasing flavour.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, considered as the aristocrat of the cabbage family, is exacting and delicate in its climatic requirements. It is grown in the country for its white tender head formed by the shortened and thickened parts of the flower called the curds. These curds are made into salad, either alone or in combination with other vegetables, and in the preparation of pickles. Continue reading “Cauliflower”
Cabbage
Cabbage is considered an important part of a well-balanced diet. It is usually eaten fresh or combined with other foods.
It contains protein, carbohydrates, vitamin and different minerals which are essential body requirements. The varieties of cabbage are Succession, all head early, Charleston, make field, exhuizen glory, Copenhagen market, marion market, golden arce and early plant dutch. Lately, two outstanding japenese hybrids, KY and KK have been successfully grown under lowland conditions in the country.
Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the most delicious, wholesome and appetizing vegetables. As a processed product, it is canned and frozen in large quantities.
The varieties grown locally are Mary Washington, Martha Washington, Colossal and Palmetto.