Often called in the country as Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi). These sour fruits have medicinal value to some.
But to my family, these kamias are used as food flavoring, especially to add zing in soups we referred as sinigang. Despite the availability of instant mixes these days, my mother loves to prepare meals the old-fashioned way. And I just love to eat meals prepared her way.
Traditional sinigang may also be flavored using young tamarind fruit (unripened pods), but since we have kamias tree at home, we use these instead. For more of kamias, read here or here.
by julie, on January 26 2008 @ 8:26 pm
Oh, I love kamias, used to eat that with salt when I was a young girl
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by Yen, on January 26 2008 @ 8:54 pm
Sinigang? Yumm! Nice take on this theme:)
by liza, on January 26 2008 @ 9:06 pm
My dad loves kamias for our sinigang, and did you know that kamias is a yummy shake also? Happy hunting.
by a simple life, on January 26 2008 @ 9:07 pm
Great take on the theme. Have a happy weekend.
by Lynn, on January 26 2008 @ 9:09 pm
Nice shots. Mostly processed cubes are being used these days to add flavor to the food.
by Hootin' Anni, on January 26 2008 @ 9:27 pm
Using plants and herbal remedies is truly quite old fashioned!!! Great idea for the week!
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by Regina, on January 26 2008 @ 9:44 pm
very nice pic, they look so good!
Today most traditional seasonings/flavorings are being bought processed, kudos to your family for using the real thing!
by Larawannabe, on January 26 2008 @ 10:09 pm
The mention of food is making me hungry.
Today’s flavourings and seasonings are not healthy. These old-fashioned ones are much better!
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by Utah Mommy, on January 27 2008 @ 12:21 am
Oh my gosh! You make my mouth watery lol! I love Iba, Kamias or whatever you call that, it’s very sour but i love it! Especially now that i am pregnant i am looking for something sour like kamias. great shot! Happy weekend!
by katney, on January 28 2008 @ 1:55 am
Another opportunity to learn about things around the world. Cooking “from scratch” has definitely become old fashioned. While I write this I am listening to a radio story about people who cook recipes from their family heritage.
by Sandy (Momisodes), on January 28 2008 @ 2:08 am
WOW! That is an amazing shot… I’ve never tried those, but they do look tasty:)
by maiylah, on January 28 2008 @ 1:41 pm
oh my goodness … naglaway man ko tanaw ani! amo neighbor naa sad ani, tapos sige ra ba hulog dire sa amo ang mga bunga. hahaha. wala lagi ko makita ani sa market … so strawberries nalang.
Zen, naa ko para sa imo didto sa ako blog.
happy monday!
by Iris, on January 28 2008 @ 4:37 pm
Thank you so much for sharing a little more about you. Very interesting. I guess the fruit only grows in your country, since I have never heard of them before.
Have a blessed week.
by Hanging | MaK!MeJ!, on July 26 2008 @ 7:22 am
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