Longganisa breakfast muffin

This week was pretty special as it marked my first dive into Filipino cuisine, courtesy of the newly opened Tita Carinderia in Marrickville, brought to us by the same brilliant team behind @donutpapi.

For my first Filipino food experience, I really didn’t know what to expect. I was clueless about what longganisa was or how it might taste. But after that first bite, I was completely hooked. The longganisa, a traditional Filipino sausage, was reminiscent of ‘Moo Ping’ (Thai grilled pork skewer), not just any Moo Ping, though—this was a deliciously good one! It was sweet, incredibly juicy, and moist. The seasoning was spot-on—complex and bursting with flavour. Adding to the delight, the banana ketchup brought a subtle, unique twist, and the house-made pandesal muffin was softer and had a slightly different taste compared to your average muffin. Overall, it was an amazing introduction to Filipino food. I’m super pleased and highly recommend it!

Oh, and the Ube soft serve was a total SLAP! Its vibrant purple colour was eye-catching, it wasn’t too sweet, and it was really, really tasty.