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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Hasa Hasa Fried Fish Recipe



Hasa hasa is a short bodied mackerel fish in English. This time Manang V had decided to just fry this fish along with our other dishes cooked for our dinner.

You may have notice in the Philippines there are different types of fish to eat and they are fresh when you buy it in the public market that is the benefit living in the Philippines you get to eat and try new fish each day whatever is available.

Hasa Hasa Fried Fish Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 Kilo - Hasa Hasa (clean)
  • Salt
Preparing the Hasa Hasa:
  1. Rub salt on the fish
  2. Set aside
Frying:
  • In a frying pan pour cooking oil when hot add hasa hasa and cook both sides and ready to eat.
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