Eating is not a sin as long as
you don’t take too much. Even if you’re on a diet, foods are really tempting
during this weather. Here are delicious merienda, soup and meal to keep you warm
on rainy days.
Disclaimer: This article will
leave you feeling hungry and wanting to eat after reading.
Champorado
Hearing the word champorado makes
me feel hungry in an instant. This chocolate flavoured sticky rice is one of
the most favorite Filipino merienda. Everyone enjoys eating this whether it is
raining or not. Pour some milk, add tuyo (dried fish) or beef strips to
complete the meal. A sweet and hot champorado can brighten up your mood
instantly in spite of a gloomy weather.
Arroz Caldo
Perfect as meal for breakfast, lunch,
merienda or dinner, one bowl of arroz caldo can make you feel relaxed and
fulfilled during rainy days. This rice and chicken porridge is a perfect meal
for any season but it can be more special when it’s cold and raining. Mouth-watering
and hot arroz caldo topped with garlic, onion, fish sauce and calamansi will
satisfy your food craving.
Ginataang Halo-Halo
What is your ideal afternoon
snack during rainy season? Ginataang halo-halo is your ideal sweet dessert in
the afternoon. Cooked glutinous rice balls, taro roots, sweet potato, tapioca
pearls with coconut milk make ginataang halo-halo a perfect stress reliever
when feeling down on a cold and gloomy weather.
Sotanghon Soup
This soft and silky noodle soup
is one of my favorite meals when it’s raining. When cooked and mixed with
chicken or sardines, this noodle soup will tickle you taste buds and satisfy
your grumbling stomach. It’s like an extra ordinary meal for a cold and cosy
day.
Sinigang
Thinking of what to eat for lunch
or dinner? If you want something to invigorate your senses, you cook sinigang
for meal time. This sour and rich tasting dish with tamarind flavor is your
escape from the usual fried menus during lunch or dinner. There are different
varieties for sinigang depending on your diet. You can choose pork, fish or
chicken. After eating, this meal will make you feel warm and fresh as it
invigorates your taste buds while eating.
Bulalo
Another favorite meal for the
rainy season, bulalo is a tasty combination of tenderly cooked beef, spare
ribs, corn, and cabbage. Imagining this meal is making me feel hungry now. It’s
hot and tasty soup will leave you wanting for more. After eating bulalo, the
next thing you’ll think about is sleeping lazily in your bed.
I know you are hungry now and I understand you because I feel the same way. I sympathize with your stomach so go ahead and do not deprive yourself. Eat and enjoy your meal! :)
