It is made from fresh alamang and spices; a bottle weighs about 240grams and made in the factory in Balanga City, Bataan. There are other 3 variants of the Shrimp Paste: Original (which is best for cooking), Sweet and the Spicy.
Amanda’s Sweet Bagoong delivers richness and complexity in a bottle; not sickly sweet. Pop it open and the bagoong will easily permeate the room, taunting and tempting! The classic bagoong is always the perfect match for those green mangoes! Whose salivating now?
Willy’s Cashew Butter
Jaded of the same old same old peanut butter? Here you got to try another alternative and a much healthier option, cashews! Cashew nuts are packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health.
Another Bataan product made at the humble abode of Mang Willy in Morong, Bataan. Their product is always fresh because they only make it when an order comes in. The texture is smooth and creamy, made from pure cashew nuts, thus many of their customers are repeat ones. What sets this product apart from most commercial products is the dedication and love Mang Willy’s family give. They are a poor family who still uses a very old desk as an oven to make these products. Kudos to you and your family, Mang Willy!
Willy’s Cashew Butter is very affordable at P150 for 180g | P300 for 380g. A bottle usually lasts for about 8 months in room temperature before opening.
Willy’s Cashew Butter has the same texture of a peanut butter, creamy yet not as sweet as a Peanut Butter. Warm, nutty, inviting smell greets you upon opening up a jar. Excellent spreadability on crackers. Expect lots of good, honest cashew flavor.
Adobo Ni Mama
Sofish, Inc. newly-launched product which is also made by a family in Balanga City. Tasty and tender pork meat steeped into a rich and pungent sauce- that’s what Adobo Ni Mama is all about. The Adobo recipe has been with the family for decades and because it is constantly and repeatedly requested by the family and all the people who had the chance to try it, the Matron, Mama Agnes Gurbuxani, decided to put it into business. The Adobo was an original recipe from Mama Agnes, of course taught by her own mother.
One bottle is P260.00 which is good for 2-3 servings. The sauce is thick and as what their first time-customers said it, “Sauce palang, ulam na.” Adobo Ni Mama is pasteurized for 30 minutes before it is stored in a glass bottle, sealed and a plus is that it can last from 4-6 months in room temperature.
This is a dish or an ulam that is so convenient. Yes, anyone who knows how to cook adobo has their own unique style. It may be considered common but the most important ingredient to any adobo is its “character”. Adobo ni Mama has taken a modern way into this old recipe, or shall I say it has a distinct taste. The meat, aside from being tender has a caramelized taste, sauce got the balance of sweet and salty; such great flavour profile encased into this jar of adobo goodness.
Other Sofish Inc. Products:
Amanda’s Smoked Fish Flakes in Corn Oil, made up of Tinapang Galunggong flakes steeped in corn oil and spices. Amanda’s Milkfish in Corn Oil (made from baby milk fish steeped in oil and spices); Amanda’s Tuyo Gourmet or the Dried Herring in Corn Oil (made from dried herring aka tuyo steeped in oil and spices). They are all very fragrant and tasty as well; got a good oil content and each bottle have a strong flavour to them. They are great for a picnic or family outing, saves you time as all are conveniently packed in jars. Fish products are an excellent source of vitamin B12 and selenium. They are also a very good source of phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin D. Additionally, they are a good source of calcium, niacin, copper, vitamin B2, and choline. These fish products are truly a healthy option and is apt for your daily diet.
Sofish , Inc. also do pre-order basis for the following items: Smoked Tilapia, Smoked Milkfish, Smoked Galunggong, Tsokolate Batirol and Araro. In the near future, they will be offering Adobong Pusit Ni Mama, Bottled Tomato Sardines and Tahong Products.
When In Manila, let us always wholeheartedly support Philippine products. Tangkilikin ang sariling atin!
CharlesAngel - (Singapore|Manila) used to do freelance modelling but still the fervor of writing & photography is her calling. An eclectic fashionista by heart, she likes chewing on her pen tip writing.
A purveyor of writing and all things bee-yoo-ti-pool.
Follow her on twitter https://twitter.com/_wickeRmoss_ or drop her an email at: wickermoss@hotmail.com
