BUN JOY

Growing up in the chinese family, we've always been accustomed to eating Chinese food. As Chinese cuisine the favorite of my dad and his family growing up, it's no surprise that he brought that flavor to our family as well. From sweet and sour pork, camaron, pinsek prito, to my favorite, dimsums, i've eaten these wonderful creations from the moment i was born. Even in our household, the recipes are infused with Chinese flavors all the time. They say it's salty, repetitive,or too greasy, but for me, chinese food hits home like no other cuisine. Lately, i've been more picky about the flavor that it gives. Having eaten in good chinese restaurants around asia, i've always been particular about the new flavor that it specializes in. The fried rice for me is the key in every chinese restaurant. Just the right amount of ingredients, oil, and that distinct flavor that makes me want to eat more. If i can eat the fried rice alone without any other dish, then that's my sign of really GOOD FRIED RICE! Try din tai fung. great example.

Now i don't want to join the fad and become a "foodie" myself but writing about food is good for a change.

Now on to the subject of this post... As i've mentioned, dimsum is my favorite. Siopao, Siomai, Hakaw, Xiao Long Bao.... just writing those words make my mouth water already. Everywhere i try to taste those delicacies, but nothing prepared me for what i was about to taste when i visited Singapore last March 2012.

In Old Hong Kong with my special someone, she introduced me to the Salted Egg Custard Bun. Hearing it for the first time intrigued me immediately because i am a fan of salted egg or itlog pula injected in siopao so from the moment i saw those words in the menu, i knew i would like it... BUT NOTHING PREPARED ME FOR WHAT JUST ENTERED MY MOUTH.

the true definition of PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH feeling... presented in small siopao buns placed on the chinese platter where dimsums are usually placed, the first bite had an explosion of sweet, salty, sandy, egg-y flavors that my mouth has never tasted before. First bite, second bite, third bite, FOURTH BITE. I just couldn't get enough.... it gave Joy like no other bun could. no pun intended. It's the little bun that could. on my following visit to Singapore, of course i needed to go back to eat some more and also buy some to take home for my family to taste. i knew my dad would love it. and to no surprise he did, and so did everyone else. I can go on and on about this... but i'll save it for next time when i'm starting to build my business around this. I will experiment on this recipe and make some for my family.

Having just watched The Billionaire, i am quite inspired to become an entrepreneur. Who knows, this just might be my BIG IDEA. I love that i am saying those 2 words again, BIG IDEA. Watch out Philippines. Get ready to have an explosion of flavors in your mouth. You heard it here first. BUN JOY :)