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Alexander Villarante

Recipe Developer

Alexander Villarante is a passionate culinary professional with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having built his career in prestigious five-star luxury hotels abroad. He studied Culinary Arts at the Singapore Boston Business School, where he developed a strong foundation in both classical and modern culinary techniques. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside talented chefs from diverse cultural backgrounds, refining his skills and gaining extensive experience in creating exceptional dining experiences. His dedication to excellence has earned him recognition in the competitive culinary scene. Alexander participated in the Philippine Culinary Cup, where he received several citations for his creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to his craft. These achievements reflect his passion for continuous learning and his pursuit of culinary excellence.

 

Main Dish

Barako Coffee-Marinated Pork BBQ Recipe

This Pinoy party staple gets a flavor boost with the addition of Batangas’ pride—kapeng barako

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Main Dish

Chicken Adobo with Barako Coffee Recipe

The addition of strong barako coffee to this traditional Filipino dish adds a deep, earthy complexity that lends richness to the meat.

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Main Dish

Ginamos-Marinated Chicken Wings Recipe

A spin on the har cheong gai, this recipe uses fermented fish paste (ginamos) from Visayas instead of the usual Singaporean fermented shrimp paste.

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Spread

Sweet Batwan Jam Recipe

This sour fruit, that's endemic to the Philippines, makes for a tasty sweet-sour bread spread.

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Main Dish

Tinolang Bangus sa Batwan Recipe (Milkfish in Batwan-Ginger Soup)

Here's a ginger-based soup that's given a fruity sourness by a Visayan ingredient.

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Side Dish

Batwan Gravy Recipe

Add another dimension of flavor into your gravy by adding this local sour fruit.

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