This is Crossing Borders—a four-part travel series that traces the culinary roots of the Philippines to colonial and precolonial times, in a quest to understand the complexities of Filipino cuisine according to food experts.
Filipino Chefs Datu Shariff Pendatun III, Aldean Alonto, and Assad Baunto are teaming up with Malaysian culinary master Chef Ammar Syafiq Bin Ayob. They’re whipping up two iconic dishes: the aromatic and flavorful “Chicken Piaparan” from the Philippines and the beloved “Nyonya Chicken Curry” from Malaysia. Watch these culinary experts show off their skills and discover the unique ingredients, techniques, and cultural influences that make each dish so special!
The Department of Foreign Affairs brings you a four-part video series entitled “Crossing Borders” where culinary traditions merge and flavors unite. The series aims to highlight commonality in gastronomy of the Philippines and Spain, the Philippines and India, the Philippines and Malaysia, and the Philippines and Colombia to celebrate and strengthen bilateral ties.
Special thanks to:
Datu Shariff Pendatun III
Aldean Alonto
Assad Baunto
Chef Jihar Hureba Mistiri
Chef Ammar Syafiq Bin Ayob
Nashiba Bashir
LOCATIONS:
Wakilah Halal Food Restaurant
323-348 Elizondo St, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
