I Finally Understand Why Filipinos Love This Dish

Discover the flavors that make Filipino cuisine unforgettable, from Tagaytay's beef dishes to the beloved bulalo. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore JT's Restaurant in Tagaytay, Philippines. From the famous beef bulalo to the crispy bagnet, each dish showcases the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine. Subscribe to our channel for more delicious food experiences like this!
In this food vlog, I journey to Tagaytay, a city renowned for its breathtaking views and diverse culinary offerings. Here, we explore why Filipino food holds a special place in the hearts of locals, beginning with a taste of their signature beef bulalo, a rich and savory soup made from slow-cooked beef shank and marrow.
Our adventure doesn't stop there. I sample a variety of Filipino beef dishes, learning about the cultural significance and traditions behind each recipe. We delve into the ingredients and cooking methods that give these dishes their distinctive flavors, while also exploring the vibrant dining scene of Tagaytay.
Join me as I uncover the secrets behind these beloved Filipino dishes. You'll see firsthand what makes them so unique and why they're adored by Filipinos around the world. From tasting to storytelling, this vlog is a flavorful exploration of Filipino culinary heritage.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Have you tried this iconic dish before, or any other Filipino beef dishes? Share your thoughts and let us know what you love most about Filipino food in the comments below! 🍲👇

[@tuting1965]

Bittermelon or Ampalaya in tagalog is rich in vitamins , mineral and iron good for pregnant woman

[@sanjoamigo2921]

are u the voiceover on the HYEW channel?

[@jamaicafederico5293]

Bittermelon or bitter gourd is very healthy so thats why were eating those even if it is bitter

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I appreciate the input and knowledge, more and more comments are just supporting this super veggie and it's health benefit. Makes me want to look into it more understand the relationship between the Filipino and this or similar foods. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend, if you got any more input we appreciate it and I'm all ears.

[@SamuelSanchez-wj9cm]

yes sir because im a filipino you know asian countries loves lot of vegetable dishes ,this is alternative medicine for so long years ago thats why we are long life togeher

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

I've never heard bulalo pronounced so many different ways so confidently in one video. This is great!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

We try, and I don't always pronounce foreign words properly. Thanks for being apart of the channel friend.

[@RafaelBenedicto]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Just listen carefully to how the locals say it, and try to emulate that. lol

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I'll give you one example, and I still can't say it even through I lived in this part of Pasig. Mabuhay, I want to say it MabuNay, that's how I hear it. But many words are easy, so far I know 20-30. I can't talk to taxi driver for directions and say sweet words to the ladies, so what else do I need right. Hehehehe.

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures They way they pronounce "Bulalo" is almost musical ! It's interesting.

[@antonioraphaelrapadas2001]

Bitter Melon is the best vegetable in terms of medicinal food... it levels down your blood sugar and is rich in Iron... that makes Filipinos healthy and that is why Filipinos love this vegetable...

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Intresting, Im gonna talk with the Universtitys to find out more on this.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

THanks for being apart of the Channel friend.

[@BCOG1691]

bitter melon is also an acquired taste. it's hated by kids, feared by teens, loved by adults.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Well written, I can relate on foods from my own culture. Just wanted to say thank You for your input and being a part of this channel. Salamat Po and see you in the film friend.

[@francisevangelista7116]

Sorry, but the name is bitter gourd, not bitter melon.

[@bitfrosteseigeheim5605]

Nah, bitter melon prep on a restaurant should not be bitter. Seems they forgot to remove the bitter part.

[@teekbooy4467]

Despise by hypertensives

[@NANA-rc8lo]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Bitter melon is also a very nutritious vegetable so yahh we like it .. i do agree its an acquired taste some people like it more bitter

[@kemuelmelgar7702]

You're just not used to it, the mostly reason why we, Filipinos, like/love to eat Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) is because of its health benefits. For starters if you want to eat Ampalaya there are ways to lessen its bitterness, then once you get used to it, you can prepare it without removing its bitterness. For us Filipinos we believe that the more it bitter it taste, the healthier it can be. That's why most of us are used to eat Ampalaya without removing its bitterness.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Infomative and appriate your insight, its different than the other folks. Based on your siggestion and others, looks like its time to revist this dish. On the other hand, the Beef Soup was SARAP. Thanks my friend, we will see you in the next one.

[@AngkatanNamwaran]

Pinakbet is an acquired taste, most Filipino kids actually don't like it, but our parents and grandparents tend to convince us or even force us to eat it because they say that all of those vegetables are good for our health. Some people eventually grow to like it, while others are just left traumatized and still hate it in their adulthood.

[@dnztv8012]

I don't like pinakbet when i was a child but my aunts and uncle will scold me if I don't eat vegetables so I have to but now I got older I like it already so yes it's an acquired taste

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Sounds like a universal push and pull relationship that all children go through having to eat something they don't like because it's healthy. Totally can relate, oh I remember those long hours of sitting at a table until all my food was consumed. It was like torture, lol

[@AngkatanNamwaran]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Yeah, and it's not just Pinakbet, we also have other dishes like (munggo) which is stewed mung bean and (Ampalaya) which is just sauteed bitter gourd... I hated these as a kid and my grandmother would watch me until I consumed the food on my plate, lol.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Hahahaha, when I was a kid we used to actually have to ask permission from the elder before we could leave the table. See unless we finish our food, we couldn't get permission to leave. If you left the table without permission, or you'd find yourself bent over with a wooden cutting board on your backside. Very strict

[@gregmasters8558]

Mongo actually taste amazing with pork and shrimp. ​@@AngkatanNamwaran

[@effu9375]

I love your determination and having an open mind to learning the language and culture and most of all the food.....stay humble my friend. Peace be with you 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Its amazing you see that, most dont. Kuddos to you Friend and thank you for being part of the channel. Any reccomendations you can make for foods or places to visit?

[@leonardmichaelmarkrandrup2375]

The ambiance is a big factor in pricing. But then, when you are comfortable while you eat, you will savor the food more.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

This restaurant was pretty cool on the side of a mountain top, I'm still blown away with that background behind me when I watch this video. That's the actual sky and it kind of looks like a painting in the video. I do honestly make a bunch of mistakes sometimes even foreign food, but people like yourself help guide me so I just want to say thank you for being a part of the conversation.

[@rainieresguerra6519]

Nice. Thank you.

[@frenchiechanel64]

Bitter melon wow sarap favorite ko yan.

[@mariacuachon3906]

Bitter melon, naturally cleanses the blood of toxins (from liver, kidneys, gallbladder...)should be part of everyone's regular diet. This can also be made into a crispy green salad with thinly sliced raw red onions and some apple cider vinegar 👌

[@elviegarcia8519]

I can eat bitternelon o bittergourd everyday i love it even the leaves it's my favorite..

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Wow, you must be eating in a different way than I had it. Others mentioned a few small things I did wrong, but also mentioned the kitchen didn't prepare it well. Any suggestions that I can learn from, that would be nice 👍. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend.

[@eleazarlobers9957]

Sir thanks for sharing this video injoy your adventure in the Philippines

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Amazing feedback, we have a whole new level of content coming out within the next month. It's taken us a year to get our company process for content writing and editing. Stay tuned friend, see you in the next one

[@RonanRichardallenkatimbal]

😲 another quality food vlog 🎉 I love bulalo we all love this dish Here,

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

The beef flavor is very good, especially like the additional flavor from bones. What's your favorite part about it? Any other foods we haven't tried, and you will recommend? Thanks and welcome to the adventure

[@jesscatangay9384]

​@@CharlieWayneAdventuresLumpia Shanghai, Tinolang manok(Chicken), Sinigang, check it out

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I took a screenshot and sent to our content writer, thanks for you're input and being apart of our channel. This Channel is about You the viewer, so if you have any more ideas let us know.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Also, we have "THE GREAT SUBSCRIBER ADVENTURE CONTEST" coming, it gives back to the viewers like motor bikes and trips with myself Charlie Wayne. Stay tuned for details

[@kuriskurisvlog]

Nice sharing new friend enjoy @tagaytaybulalo is so ggod to taste

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

You're Right, even the view from top of mountain was amazing as we eat. Watching the film and looking back, it looks like I'm in front of a picture frame. 🖼️ Thanks for your input to the conversation, and being apart of the channel.

[@capebaldy3770]

Parya sobrang sarap syempre lalo na pag SCRAMBLED EGG PARYA sarap paired with Kinirog innapoy

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Sounds interesting friend, can you explain a little more. I can try Google searching it, I'm a legitimately interested in the feedback discussion to learn more. Thank you for your time and input to the conversation friend

[@capebaldy3770]

YOU SHOULD TRY AND USE THAT BITTER MELON\PARYA AND MIX IT WITH THE SCRAMBLED EGG AND PAIR IT WITH FRIED RICE! PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST BORTHER!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

You know I really appreciate your opinion, had not so many people told me about the health benefits or maybe how this dish was prepared wrong I would have never tried it a second time. Thanks to you and other viewers, I think it's worthy of a second chance if I can find somebody competent that can prepare it as you mentioned

[@moondustgirl2132]

Bulalo is beef bone marrow stew. It's the bone marrow that makes it unique. :)

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

The flavors was MAS Sarap! I liked it, but it is more expensive than Beef Pares my daily go to comfort food. Thanks for being apart of the Channel friend, and see you in the film coming out today. Its a SILI Eating Contest like no other film we seen. Yahoooo

[@shadowalk]

Everything in that area is expected to be expensive as it's a popular tourist destination and they know that foreign people with deep pockets will be flocking to their establishments. Try eating at some of the hole-in-the-wall restaurants that the locals usually frequent - the price difference is noticeable.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Couldn't agree with you more, simple & easy is best. In fact, the best places I've ever eaten at are as you describe, a hole-in-the-wall that a non-local wouldn't even recognize as a restaurant. Speaking of that, your suggestions on finding these places would be most appreciated. Any Recommendations? I'm willing to travel

[@piosian4196]

BULALO starts as soup bones, Bones used to be thrown away after the favorite pooch had gnawed the sinews and marrow Now we have a large immigrant population taught many chefs an inexpensive source of real and natural broth, Bones sell at a premium

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Same thing happened with Chicken Wings, we use to buy them for 5¢ each, now there a $1 each. Crazy how things change with popularity. Thanks for being apart of the channel friend

[@michaeln8951]

That is called bitter gourd.filipno usually cook it saute it in garlic onion and tomatoe with egg and sometimes grind meat .but for me i do eat it fresh like salad with vinegar like "kinilaw" first i sliced it very thin then squeeze it until the juice will come out then wash it with water coz it is so bitter.then put vinegar ,fish sauce.sliced chili,onion,tomatoe little sugar.then fried small dried fish called "dilis"then mixed it.i know only few filipno know this recipe.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Michael, we appreciate your feedback and you've summarized in one paragraph the combination of all other individual suggestions from other viewers. Good for you, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Others suggested that it was prepared maybe not the best, and then even myself could have done better with using rice to neutralize the flavor. We learn from each other and your feedback is valuable. Thank you for being a part of the channel and this conversation.

[@steadylearner1]

Bulalo contains nutrients that’s good for the skin, longevity, and brain.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

That bone marrow is very healthy for sure. I like it , and Beef Pares. Yummy 🤤

[@JhymzDavaoPH]

in my younger years i did not like bitter melon or ampalaya as we call it. but in time i learned to like it specially if mixed along with egg and spices. hope you can and will try Bulcachong a stewed Carabao Meat here in Davao City

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

One of the few places I haven't been to yet is DAVAO City area. Will try. Does the taste differ depending on how it's cooked? BTW, thanks for being apart of the channel

[@steadylearner1]

Many chefs remove the bitterness using a simple method which I also use. Salt is the key to it, which is removed afterwards.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Excellent feedback, others were mentioning egg helps too. So Salt and maybe seasonings, combined with egg. Looks like I'll revisit this dish in another video.

[@user-ec6xd2ig4c]

In Laguna we make adobong kalabaw. Masarap.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I take it, thats a different variant of this dish? Thanks for being apart of the converstation friend.

[@StanleyOlivar]

I like bittermelon (ampalayá) because of its healthful properties. Its leaves are also liked by many Filipinos. ✅

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Are the leaves bitter too? Great super food huh, with amazing health benefits. Apparently this one wasn't prepared very well, looks like I'll have to try it again more professionally cooked. Thanks for your feedback friend.

[@ligayaannawi4779]

​@@CharlieWayneAdventuresYes, the leaves are bitter too. These are usually cooked with mung beans. Like it's fruit it's also packed with nutritional values. It's rich in iron. The fruit is good for diabetics and helps release incretin hormones.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I learn so much from You and other viewers, it's an awesome conversation and the teachings you have. Personally, I'm not into tourists locations that just serve ordinary food catered to foreigners. I love trying the local methods and foods, again thank you very much for your feedback friend

[@benedictosaguid9421]

YOU ARE VERY WELCOME IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 AND MABUHAY.

[@eleazarlobers9957]

Wow yummy food injoy sir ma'am

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Thank you 😋

[@SaBoTeUr2001]

I once had steamed ampalaya (bitter melon) drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil packed with my lunch, and as per usual, I finished off the rice and meat first and saved the veg for last. As I was eating the ampalaya, my friend took interest. "Is that ampalaya? Can I have some?" so I let her have some... "It's bitter!" she said, as if it were a surprise. I said, well, yes, it's ampalaya, it will be bitter. Apparently, I looked so contented munching on it, she got the impression that it was cooked in some special way that made it super delicious. What can I say? I like ampalaya.

[@chrispascual8118]

Sinigang and Pinakbet (paired with fried fish and vinegar dip) are palate cleansers. Once a week it refreshes you from other foods.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Nice Idea, so it's a method to reset your taste buds for revival of common foods you may have forgotten the taste of. Very interesting

[@maxeldutz2433]

Bulalo suop is delecious one of my favorite

[@Teddy_madi]

Ohh nice view of restaurant up the top of the Mountain 🏔️…wow all food looks and i bet taste so yummy👍

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Mas SARAP, well except that bitter food that had sooo powerful taste. Lol. Thanks for contributing to the discussion and joining the channel 😊😁. See you in the next film, and if you have content ideas on foods, places, or more important people with extraordinary experiences we value your input. Thanks Friend

[@TheOriginalRick]

Love a big bowl of bulalo. It's a real comfort food.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Your right, it's very tasty and the broth is great flavors

[@Blairezz98]

Good review! Salamat!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh big hearts and your feedback is very appreciated, it motivates us more to strive to higher storytelling and experience to create new films. You got any more suggestions please let us know, maybe their places or different foods, we're really seeking out information on people with extraordinary stories or successes. See you in the next film friend

[@lady_fleurdeliz8725]

I love bitter melon, it's known to be superfood. It's bitter yes, it's an acquired taste.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Yeah that is the number one common thing everyone is talking about, it's profound health benefits being the SuperFood. It is so me thinking to reevaluate and do some scientific investigative research on this superfood health benefit Thanks for being a part of the channel friend, 🤠😁, your feedback is helpful at guiding the direction of the content. Salamat Po

[@gengen5607]

I love ampalaya (bitter melon) I also too cannot handle the bitterness of it but if you ate it with another veggies from the pinakbet plus rice, it was delicious because of the different taste you'll get

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I get it now on how to reduce the bitterness. It's like all Filipino food, you eat it with rice to reduce the strength of the flavor. Will try it. Thanks You for the input and being apart of the channel friend

[@user-pt4qc2lz4f]

We love it specially cold weather. c",

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Because it helps thin the blood or something to assist with cold? Thanks for your input to the discussion friend, it's always great to engage with others to understand their views/ideas.

[@donkeysmile4205]

After 4 to 5 try bitter melon become delicious melon. And full of pack of nutrients.

[@danielhohn7716]

The really best thing on philippine food is: THE SHARING! You don't have only one dish for yourself... You have different dishes on the table to share with all what makes every meal special. Think about that when you are outside of the philippine's and you go out with friends to lunch or diner... But fortunately philippine Cousine conquer the world right now, so a philippine restaurant should be not far away?! O.o

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I have noticed that, Philippine dining and cuisine is much greater than just satisfying the taste buds, it's an opportunity for all to come together and share. So many times when it's eating I always get offered food even though I might not be hungry, the Filipino hospitality is amazing. Thank you for contributing your input and perspectives, as well being a part of our channel friend. See you in the next film and please if you have any suggestions about places or foods or even people with extraordinary stories do share as we can use those for future films.

[@christopherabbott8284]

first time i tried bitter melon was after i moved here and i love it in fact all Filipino foods are fantastic

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I like most everything too. Is there a certain way you prefer bitter melon 🍈?

[@christopherabbott8284]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures i like it cooked with egg, the egg is scrambled and it has onion with it

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I get it, the bitterness is masked slightly with the egg since it's cooked together. With rice I'm sure it's reduced more. Great idea 👍

[@landrodomingo981]

Bitter melon is very good for people with diabetes. Healthy and medicinal.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Awesome, we're looking into doing another video on this superfood and it's healthy benefits like you mentioned. Thanks for being a part of the channel and discussion friend.

[@cristinacejudo1924]

Your new subscriber from Stockton,California. Food tastes better because it's fresh and organic. Bittermelon is one of my favorite vegetables, with plenty of healthy nutrient benefits.❤❤❤

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Welcome to our channel Cristina and look forward to your feedback. Great information you provided on Bitter Melon 🍈, I would have never tried it again based on its taste. Thanks and see you in the next film.

[@guywithmanyname5247]

​@@CharlieWayneAdventures there are some ways to remove the bitterness

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Lots of people say that egg and salt, well cutting it more thinly sliced is a better way to prepare it then compared to the way it was given to me. Thanks for the feedback friend, 🙂

[@jasminsilva7506]

Ohhh. I love bitter melon. Especially when you cook it with coconut milk with shrimps and okra, or saute it with tomatoes, or saute it with eggs. The bitter melon leaves is also delicious when cook it with coconut milk. There are some people that cooks bitter melon taste bitter but others cook it delicious with a little bit of bitterness just like me. You're gonna like it when you get used to it.

[@killer.kidlat]

Why Filipino love bitter melon. Antioxidants= anti cancer Help to reduce diabetes.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Some others mentioned heath benefits, didn't realize the antioxidants were a source. Cool man.

[@piosian4196]

White people eats bitter foods too, Arugula salad at classy restaurants, Endive, Brussell sprouts, many other many places Ampalaya is sold along with green beans.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I like brussel sprouts, use to eat them a lot while living on the farm. Yummy.

[@SiGlendaaaaDeCityhall]

I love bitter melon or ampalaya

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Any other dishes you can recommend, preferable one we haven't tried or filmed already? Thanks for the feedback and engagement, it's nice hearing from you the viewer.

[@bhongariola4151]

Yes I love eating sauteed bitter gourd

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Sauteed huh, do you think that's different than what I had? Others are mentioning egg with salt and different ways of cutting it like smaller thin slice. I'll probably end up trying this dish again, but seriously it was so legitimately strong I would never thought of doing it a second time

[@noracaberto9124]

I love ampalaya. I even put ampalaya leaves in timola.

[@cocomine8897]

Bitter melon is a healthy food which is more beneficial than pork, it's good to prevent illness and even better for people who has hypertension or diabetes.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It's amazing this powerful SuperFood, but that taste bro is crazy when not prepared properly. Hahahaha.

[@cocomine8897]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures There's actually technique on how to cook it without bitterness but it's probably less beneficial but the taste is better.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Others were mentioning that, they also said that the variant that I got was extra powerful combined with being of large chunk. Going back to your suggestion I think I'm going to try this again but find somebody that can prepare it properly. We will see

[@arneltuazon]

Bitter melon is delicious when done right. That said it is an acquired taste. I like to cook ginisang ampalaya, but I add chicharron and shrimp to it to take it up another level.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

New recipe and your ideas sounds delicious. I understand the health benefits, but brother, that taste is soooo strong. Heheheh

[@Cons2911]

Kare kare might be a bit tough to like at first due to the shrimp paste. But, give it a chance, crush some hot pepper with that paste..and take it easy on the paste and it’s very good

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Kare Kare, honestly I haven't had the chance to try it yet. But I've seen enough suggestions in here to know it's popular, so I guess it's time to do some research on this one and then produce a film. Thank you for being a part of our channel and community, we hear your input and thank you very much. See you in the next film

[@ameera999]

Wow that bulalo is really the best food in the philippines

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

You're right, yummy yum yum. There's quite a few dishes that I've liked personally, but the exotic foods are not some of them like duck egg or chicken heads. Hahahaha.

[@killer.kidlat]

Bitter melon = better health

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I guess I'll be going for seconds. 😁

[@dragonfirexv]

It lowers blood sugar. It tastes great when cut into thin strips, sauteed with eggs, onions and garlic.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Makes sense, looks like I'll revisit and try this dish again. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend.

[@chemicalgravity2103]

It also thins blood, thus preventing blood clots.

[@dragonfirexv]

@@chemicalgravity2103 must be good for people who are prone to blood clots in the nervous system.

[@michaelorbigo8338]

As a Filipino with ilocano mom, we are required to eat pakbet atleast once a week. The thing is, out of all the vegetables in pinakbet, I only eat squash, string beans and unexpectedly, that bitter melon. I couldn't eat an eggplant if it is not Torta or if it is not fried, I detest Okra, I couldn't be bother with balimbing or the malunggay seeds.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Squash and Zucchini are some of my favorite veggies to do a BBQ wrap with, with I use lots of butter and dry seasonings for added flavor. I but you don't like Okra cause it's slimy, if so cut it up in 3/4" sections and soak in milk overnight. Then rinse in cold water many times while gently tossing with fingers. Then all slim gone, and you good to go. I love okra, my favorite is battered and deep fried, but also I use it in soups with meat and tomato. Oh I'm making myself hungry now. Lol. Thanks for your feedback and engagement in our discussion, let me know about the orka, I'm curious why you don't like it

[@michaelorbigo8338]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures I do love zucchini, too. Though, here in the Philippines, cucumber is a lot more common. As for the Okay, you are on point on that one, yes, I just don't like the slimy texture. When I was in high school, my sibling-in-law taught me how to eat Okra and that was quite bearable (at least). We just fried it and dip it in fish paste (the overpowering taste of the fish paste will help you forget the slimy texture and somehow, the rice will kind of neutralize the taste afterwards). However, I developed an allergy to fish paste, so yeah, okra became very out of question. I haven't tried having it soaked in milk nor water for a long period of time (my mom always cook vegetable immediately whenever she gets new one). Also, try ginataang kalabasa (sautéed squash with coconut milk - usually with added small dried fish and pork meat and also string beans). It will pair well with rice, if you are into rice. By now, I think you already realized why rice is quite stable here. Most of our ulam (side dishes) are actually overpowering when it comes to taste and rice is needed to neutralized it. Most of the time, content creator only eat the ulam as is and even though they sing praises, I just couldn't help but feel like they didn't really get to taste how filipino it can be. :)

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I didn't really eat rice with much of the dishes when I first began eating Filipino food. It's actually grown on me and I like it now for the above reasons you were mentioning. One of our other videos was about a Jamaican named Filipino restaurant, I literally ate six dishes back to back without any rice, people were amazed I could eat so much. they accidentally gave me three additional dishes, that's why I decided to skip the rice cuz it's too filling and I would never complete all six. Lol. Take your friend and we'll talk soon

[@user-bq3om1th6g]

Welcome to the Philippines.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh thank you for the warm welcome, 🤗😀🤗. That's the best thing about the Philippines is the warmth and hospitality of the people. Kudos to you friend

[@coronamight9952]

i dont like ampalaya (bitter melon) .too but i will always eat it all everytime there is a pinakbet dish.. Ampalaya is very nutritious

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I can understand why you don't like it, but respect you eat it for the health benefits. Others mentioned the piece I ate was large, making it more strong. Maybe I try it again

[@raiyu1985]

Perfect weather for beef broth.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I don't eat soup much, but this one is good. When I'm in the Philippines, I often eat Beef Pares as a comfort food when walking around. But during cold weather, beef or chicken broth soup is so good to defend from colds and flu. Thanks friend, see you in the next film. If you have food or places you can suggest for films, we would be honored

[@jonconnor0729]

I had bitter melon few days ago. Its popular for health claims such lowering blood sugar or helping lower the risk of diabetes.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Was the taste you experienced as strong as the one I did? I've learned a lot from you the viewers on ways to improve this dish and what might have been wrong in the preparation of mine. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend, we have content that's 10x coming out very soon, it's a full years worth of work and improving our storytelling and company processes. Very excited for the feedback as it's all for you the viewer.

[@lourelynamerica5699]

Bitter melon is my favorite. But I also don't like it's bitter taste so I chop it thinly and let it soak in water (no salt for me). You sauteed garlic, onion and lots of tomato then put the thinly slice bitter melon then put egg ,seasoning. Yum❤❤❤

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Excellent input to the conversation, several others mentioned this method and it's the one I'm going to try next. Welcome to the channel friend, recommendations and your perspectives are always welcome. See you in the next film

[@user-pu9sf9ot3g]

I actually love pinakbet. My mother-in-law was shocked that I was complaining that the bitter melon wasn’t bitter enough. I do prefer the vegetables slightly more crunchier than my husband.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Me too, I love crunchy veggies. You ever try celery with peanut butter? Ooh that one's good and the peanut butter won't stick to the inside of your mouth. Pickles are a good favorite of mine too. But that bitter melon, 🍈, wow it's strong. Hahahaha. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend, we have some other food films you might like. There was one where I ordered three dishes, but they brought me six and I ate them all. Talk soon

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

The smell alone when it goes inside the nostrils triggers a lot of nostalgic memories. That's why it's one of the best!

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

Yup we went there last Feb 2024 and ordered two of my all-time faves: Bulalo and Sizzling Pork Sisig

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Awesome, I've been to the area twice and some real good eating spots. The Beef is very good as your suggesting. What other foods do you suggest we do a film on.

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Have you tried Bulalo Point in Tagaytay? I prefer this much better when it comes to location and ambience. I feel more relaxed here but then again both offer really good tasting authentic Filipino cuisine! Not a cent wasted. Definitely will go back when I have the opportunity! Enjoy eating! BTW, i eat bitter gourd. It's one of my fave vegetables. I stir fry it with some eggs and tomatoes. FYI, to remove some of the bitterness you have to soak it in really salty water like you wanna taste it like the ocean sort of for 5-10 minutes and then drain the water and let it sit for awhile like 3-5 minutes before you cook it. I consider it as one of my super foods. Very nutritious!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

No I haven't been to that restaurant, but will try maybe next time. Tagaytay is a detour on our road trips, but well worth it when heading south from Manila. The more you and others speak of better ways to prepare Bitter Gourd, I'm 100% gonna try it again cooked like y'all suggested. Thanks for your help bro. We also have a new Soup Film released yesterday about Sinigang.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

No I haven't been to that restaurant, but will try maybe next time. Tagaytay is a detour on our road trips, but well worth it when heading south from Manila. The more you and others speak of better ways to prepare Bitter Gourd, I'm 100% gonna try it again cooked like y'all suggested. Thanks for your help bro. We also have a new Sinigang Soup Film released yesterday

[@ColoniaMurder20]

eating bitter food is like maintaining your healthy body to avoid sick. I love eating ampalaya added with egg.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

This one I've got to try with the egg and salt, some were suggesting to get it cut thinner sliced. After so much feedback from you the viewer, looks like it's time to get back to the dinner table and give this dish a second chance. Much appreciated your contributions to the conversation friend. Salamat Po. If you got any other dishes that you would recommend and want to see films on, please let us know. Will give you a shout out in that film referencing this conversation we had.

[@jjchng415]

Bitter melon/gourd is my favorite veg, and Pinakbet (ilocano vesion) is my favorite dish

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Awesome to hear, you have strong experience with flavors to like the bitterness. Hahahah 🤣😂. Personally, I like "squash, Grilled zucchini and tomatoes wrapped in foil with spices and butter", when cooked on the BBQ grill under slow heat . Other good veggies too, Okra and Tomatoes stew/🍲😋. Yummy, thanks for being apart of the channel friend

[@jjchng415]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Its actually an acquired taste. My Mom was from the Norther part of Luzon, she's Ilocana and Bitter melon or ampalaya is mostly on all of the vegetable dishes, and breakfast menu. Bitter food like Pinapaitan, its an acquired taste just like any alcoholic drinks, and dark chocolate.,Tea and Coffee. Beer is bitter but hell I like drinking beer😂 Cheers bro!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh it's like beer, GAME ON.... HAHAHAHA. Thanks for the good laugh and conversation friend.

[@MsKRRey]

Love bitter melon, yum! With eggs

[@joeypahati3126]

Bitter gourd (ampalaya or amargoso) is good for the heart. Also the favorite of elderly Okinawans

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

You're mentioning two different names there. I will have to look this up later, but do you have any additional insight if there's different variants of the bitter gourd? Maybe some are more rich in the vitamins, others might be more or less bitter, etc.. I've learned a lot from viewers like yourself, and appreciate learning from your feedback. Thank you for being a part of the channel, will see you in the coming films and I look forward to any more feedback you might have. We might just use it in a coming film, who knows but at least we get to know each other. Thank you friend

[@joeypahati3126]

The one you had is among the more bitter variety and well suited for pinakbet. Pinakbet is my favorite Ilocano vegetable stew since I was a kid. That one is of Indian variety (south Asian) The ones used in salads are either Philippine or Indonesian (less bitter) also I like them pickled. I am not sure of the Vietnamese, Chinese, or Taiwanese varieties. I know at least one them is not bitter at all. Enjoy, keep safe and stay healthy 👍

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Yeah it seems like I got the really strong version. Thanks and watch out for some new videos coming friend. We will release in the next 24 hours Sili Challenge

[@OPMfan65]

>>CharlieWayneAdventures asked: do you have any additional insight if there's different variants of the bitter gourd? The two major varieties of bitter melon are the Chinese (smooth skin) variety and the Indian (bumpy skin) variety which is smaller in size and more intense in bitterness.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

@OPMfan65 awesome information and confirming, thank you.

[@simplejeff1094]

Yes we like bitter melon. Very healthy veggie anti diabetes and can simply cook with egg dish

[@AnitaCastillo-xx7ey]

enjoy

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

Pinakbet with bagoong! Of course. rice is life!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Rice is the life, I'm learning that and have been incorporating that into the eating practices of Filipino food. For example a common dish I eat is Bicol Express, oh I actually enjoy it with the white rice now we're in the beginning I was eating it with flavored garlic rice. Looking back in this evening experience, I should have more rice to help neutralize the strong flavors of the bitter melon Any other input or suggestions you have? Maybe a particular food or place you want to see us do a film on? Thank you for being a part of our channel, we greatly appreciate your feedback and engagement as we learn from you. Lots of good content coming, a whole new style were about to release of documentary and motivational films. Will see you there

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Bitter melon is an acquired taste and is a healthy compliment for the famous fatty foods of Filipinos. Ampalaya con carne is another dish with bitter melon. Bagoong or shrimp paste is well-used condiment in Southeast Asia for meals or snacks. For example of snacks where bagoong used as a dip is unripe mango/green mango (manggang hilaw) or singkamas (jicama/turnip). Thank you very much for making the Philippines - its people, food and culture - as the subject of your channel. Safe travels, wonderful adventures and hearty meals be always a part of your travels. Godbless!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Love it, see you in the next film friend.

[@jonmacuto8251]

Bittermelon or Ampalaya in tagalog one of my favorite stirfry with egg

[@rodrrigomontanez800]

Bitter melon or Ampalaya for what we called in tagalog helps to reduce blood sugar levels or helps to avoid a diabetes... You better eat that often sir😅

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It's kind of easy to mask diabetes, so it's hard for me to tell if it's existent there at the levels in America. I haven't noticed much which is what interests me in the Filipino diet, there must be some health benefits. Thank you for sharing it helps educate me on foreign practices. Salamat Po

[@lizabrown8222]

Bitter melon is my favorite tropical vegetable .

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Wow, you and your family must cook it a lot different than I had it. Thanks for being apart of the discussion friend.

[@blanktv0727]

Hahahah I'm an illokano and i really love Bitter Melon with egg is like a heaven...

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I'd like to eat more Illokao foods, any other suggestions?

[@CharitoSalvador-vy4py]

Eat the pinakbet w/ rice & do not eat bitter melon by itself bec. It's bitter! But has lots of medicinal benefits for u!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Now someone tells me. Hehehehe. Just kidding. It could have been better prepared and smaller pieces others say, but more thanks to subscribers like you I learned how to enjoy the dish better. Thank you friend and if you get any more recommendations for different dishes let us know

[@yelenaalcones4610]

Penakbet are mixed vegies. Yummy

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

I love mixed vegetables 🥗. Any suggestions on other foods I can try?

[@saltedpeanut0782]

Bagnet is slightly different from lechon kawali. Bagnet means "to preserve the pork", hence, it is usually deep-fried in pork oil

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Deep fried in its own fat, yummmmmyyyy. 😁 Life is gone full circle when you're using the animals on things to cook it. Lol. Can we thank you very very much for contributing and I actually didn't know they used the pork oil. That's cool 😎

[@saltedpeanut0782]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures hey! you're welcome! I just came across this video and I have to say, this is quality content right there. looking forward for more, cheers!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh just stick around it's getting a lot better, we actually have somewhere between 7 to 9 documentary films that were about to release. I kind of felt we were doing kind of CopyCat of what a lot of other KZbinrs were doing, so we shut down the channel for an entire year to restructure everything. We just started the channel back up a couple months ago, our next level content will start rolling out in the weeks coming. Excited for the feedback from you the viewers.

[@JovitaBiala-tx1br]

I love bitter melon it is good ,,

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

This was very bitter in my experience, it kind of tastes like strong chemical. I hope to try it again in the way everybody else enjoys it. Thanks for being a part of our channel, we have a Sili Eating Challenge video coming out this Wednesday, it's going to be good and we will see you there my friend.

[@mmxcix]

I don't like pinakbet as a kid and I still don't like it as an adult. I never liked bitter melon as a child but I love them now ever since I had it for lunch at an Indonesian restaurant once. I like making them with taosi and any protein.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Awesome experience, sounds like preparation is key to enjoying this vegetable. Thanks for being a part of our channel friend

[@perlypadua1535]

Yes Baguio the summer capital

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Yep, and they have FREE air conditioning. Hehehhehe. What a beautiful place it is, we actually have more films to do in that region

[@BlazingMarikit7707]

Bitter gourd not bitter melon.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Got it, no one did say the difference. Can you help let the community know? Thanks for being a part of the channel, and for your input to the group discussion.

[@ljcintos8559]

Bitter gourd or bitter melon same thing

[@Edictvt]

Bitter gourd or bitter melon. Both are used.

[@_glaxey_]

It's the same thing

[@omathitis8498]

Living like a king is to eat bulalo.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh I'm flattered but really just a simple person who likes simple ways. My favorite dishes are Bicol Express and more I eat Beef Pares everyday. Yummy

[@clarkbarrya.abejero7012]

if you have high sugar level, Boiled bitter melon you will see the effect and check your sugar level👍

[@lchgamer5598]

bitter melon was good and very bitter but its delicious when its soft

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

So when it's soft, there's less bitterness? How to make it softer? Thanks for your feedback and help .

[@byronco4917]

i'm Filipino and i don't like bitter anything, for me bitter means poison haha

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It was very powerful and had taste like chemicals. So many comments about the health benefits and why folks eat it. Do You opt for vitamins instead? Thanks for being apart of the channel friend 😁☺️.

[@royhi1809]

Love, Love Bittermellon! Japan calls it Goya. It is very good for your health, but the flavor makes your mind go...OHHHH!

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Nice, learning Japan influence now. In the USA, we have term GOYA and use it for motivational reasons. GOYA = Get Off Your A$$. Hahahhahah. Thanks for the feedback friend, lots of other films both food and places that we released. New style content to be released soon also, would love the feedback

[@mrbrownkayumanggiusa1748]

i’m ilocano and grow up eating pinakbet and I was laughing my ass off when you said taste like a pestecide when eating the bittermelon. 😅

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Hahahaha, that's awesome you liked our film. Truthfully, I have no clue why I said that, it was my first thought and reaction. If you have any suggestions of foods, places, or people we can do film on, we would be honored friend. Thanks for being apart of the channel ☺️

[@zyro1834]

Sarap kaya ng ampalaya,😊😊😊

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Ah Ha, you think it's delicious huh. But that bitterness is so Powerful z one bite and it changes the look of your face. Hehehehe. Thanks friend for being apart of the channel and conversation.

[@markanthonyregala2387]

Bittermelon or ampalaya has a ot of health benifits of it I like it saute with egg on it or pinakbet paired it with fried fish on it its good

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Having feedback like this is great, that way we can learn together on how to improve the experience 😁😉. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend, and your contribution to the conversation is appreciated. See you in the next film 📽️🎥

[@jojopaps8468]

Bitter melon/bitter gourd in english and ampalaya in tagalog.love this vegie

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Powerful, both in the Flavor and Health Benefits. Do you like the Flavor?

[@jojopaps8468]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures one my favorite vegies.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Interesting, I enjoy potatoes, squash, zucchini, okra, tomatoes, and more. Oh I'm getting hungry talking about this. Hehehehhe

[@jojopaps8468]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures pinakbet?👏👏👏

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Sounds like a challenge you putting on me to try this food again. Hehehehe

[@willardcardona5342]

Hi Bro, new subscriber here...Enjoy eating Filipino food. Try lechon and crispy pata too...God Bless always...

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

We did a film on Cebu Lechon, did you see that one? If not check out videos. For the Crispy Pata, that's an awesome idea, thanks for the input friend.

[@user-ut9jp4bh3f]

sir when eating pinakbet. i recommend you cut a little portion of every vegetables in the dish. and eat it together. you will understand why we love it. 🤤 and honestly. whoever cut that bitter melon is lazy. that's a big piece to be honest 😅

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Great suggestion and thanks for identifying what might have been done wrong. It was very powerful the taste, it tasted like chemical. Probably because I just tried it without any neutralizing food for example rice, as well the food preparation as you indicated was not done properly with cutting, and others have suggested salt and egg can help reduce bitterness. It looks like it's time to retry this dish that has amazing health benefits as we've learned through the multiple conversations with viewers like yourself. Thank you for being a part of our channel and we got a great Sili Challenge video coming this Wednesday, we'll see you in that video my friend.

[@user-ut9jp4bh3f]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures when i saw your reply sir. i crave for bitter melon 😂 sauteed bitter melon with eggs. iam having my lunch right now. to reduced bitterness, cut it into strips not like the one you ate. it's like a chunk of metal 😂 and soaked the bitter melon in water for 30mins. with generous amount of salt. give a little massage 😁

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

After so many helpful suggestions like yours, it's time I go back and revisit this superfood while having it prepared properly.

[@pagusapanpinoy4792]

Bitter gourd! It's my favorite I like to eat it raw😋

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Kind of like an apple huh, hahahaha 😁😂. Well if we ever meet up, I'll give you the portion from my plate friend. But seriously thank you very much for being a part of the channel and your contribution to the discussion. Salamat Po

[@pagusapanpinoy4792]

@@CharlieWayneAdventures Actually my blood pressure is high and bitter gourd can lower your blood pressure

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

That's awesome, real life proof it works. Glad your able to benefit from it friend. Stay healthy

[@Myk904]

Well, I like to eat bitter melon when it is washed by rock salt.. yumm.. you know, it is rich in iron minerals for healthy blood cells 😊😊

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

AWESOME- Totally New insight and method not mentioned in the conversations here.Salamat Po, and thanks for your input and for being apart of the Channel friend. See you in the next film.

[@isidralopez35]

We love bitter melon because have a lot of good benefits in our health.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Who would have known something so powerful would have great health benefits. Without you saying, I would have never known 😊. Thanks for being a part of the channel and your feedback in this conversation is great. See you in the next one

[@ryanburgos583]

Ilocano like me loved bitter melon especially in pinakbet.. Naimas.

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It's amazing how many people like yourself love this healthy dish. If you get any more suggestions we're very open to learning. Thank you for being a part of the channel friend

[@gmodeezix9968]

Bitter melon had a lot of vitamins and it use for medicine that's why pilipino love that vegi because it had many health caring vitamins on it

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

That's cool. You know in the USA they teach children in school that dairy products are very important because of calcium and other nutrients that aid and Bone development. But you rarely see Asians drink fresh milk or eat cheese, or other dairy milk products that come from cow. Do you have any ideas why? Thanks for your input friend

[@user-lj7mr8jj5m]

Bitter melon good for the body health,preventing sugar in our blood

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It's got to be good for the diabetics then huh, I don't think I've really heard of many diabetic people in the Philippines and contrast to say America. Thanks for being a part of the channel friend and your input is valued

[@RaneeLopez-vz1js]

I will cook for me . I saw all the food's in the table . I can do that ! I know how to make it tastier . My late father is a good cook of cooking bulalo , kare2 , sisig , kinilaw , fish sinigang , grilled shark 🦈 with vinegar sauce . It's really expensive i saw the price in the menu book 📖 Anyway , enjoy & have more fun 🇵🇭🤠❤️❤️❤️

[@anniecastro4808]

We love bitter melon, once you eat PINAKBET partner with squash to balance the taste❤❤❤

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Also partner it with other foods huh, great input and suggestion. Others were mentioning egg and salt, maybe even cutting in smaller sizes. Thank you for your input in this conversation, we'll see you in the next one friend

[@vpaningbatan]

i love Bagnet ilokano..

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

We have the same taste in food :). In the USA it is called "Chicharron" or simply "Pork Rind". What are your top 3 favorite dishes of Food? If we make a film on one, we will give you a shout-out your name for helping. Welcome to the Channel.

[@apisofmilayf6651]

Bitter melon (ampalaya) is good for diabetic people

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

It must help control their blood sugar huh. Thanks for being apart of the channel friend.

[@gracianomendoza8671]

Bitter melon good for diabetes, healthy for the heart, good for dieting

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Yeah well this very beneficial, myself I have slight borderline cholesterol issues, go figure with my eating habits. Lol. Seeing that it tastes kind of sour and bad, isn't there ways to obtain the health benefits of the minerals and vitamins through supplements?

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

2:37 Congratulations! You pronounced it correctly! 😊

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Tagalog is not easy for an English speaker I'm finding, but also it goes the other way too for Filipino. Hence the expression "nose bleed". Hahahah

[@arthursabarre2897]

I don't like bitter melon but we need to eat that because of high health benefits to our body specially to our blood.

[@elizabethmedianatamura7816]

ye yes sir godebless you

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Auhhh, So sweat :) See you in the Next one, and your happiness fuels mine,. Tell then friend.

[@emilylusbog6017]

I really like bitter melon it's good those who have diabetes...

[@CharlieWayneAdventures]

Oh that's great health information, I was telling others it would be hard to know that based on the strong powerful taste. Speaking of diabetes, have you ever heard of the keto diet? It's apparently very good for diabetics as they reduce their blood sugar and bring under control insulin. Also starving the body of sugar (carbohydrate) it's a good reactive health measure for fighting Cancers and tumors as that is the energy source those diseases survive on. But I can't see a Filipino going a day without rice (carbohydrate and sugar). Hehehehe