Steps
- 1.
Kare-Kare (Philippines): Provides umami backbone to peanut stew
- 2.
Pinakbet (Ilocos Region): Balances bitter melon with fermented depth
- 3.
Bagoong Fried Rice (Filipino-Chinese): Replaces soy sauce for briny complexity
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic Acid Fermentation