Lechon Diva Debuts New Line Of Festive Heirloom Dishes

Ching Dee

<p>There’s something undeniably special about being invited into someone’s home and tasting dishes that come straight from their heart. </p><div><br/></div><p>On an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of experiencing this culinary warmth in the home of none other than <strong>Ms. Dedet de la Fuente</strong>, known affectionately as the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lechon_diva/" target="_blank">“Lechon Diva.”</a> But the dinner wasn’t just about lechon—it was about her latest venture, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crabbygoddess.ph/" target="_blank">The Crabby Goddess</a>, and the mouthwatering holiday-ready trays she’ll soon offer.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c87a8d1-74f8-49a4-9376-555d63a1caa9_02 ms. dedet with bulakeña beef stew.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Dedet dela Fuente, the Lechon Diva turned Crabby Goddess<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Ching Dee  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Joined by some of the country’s most influential foodies, I was privileged to try a lineup of incredible new dishes that left us all reaching for extra rice. Dedet is ready to wow us all with dishes that showcase her expertise beyond her famous lechon.</p><div><br/></div><p>Here’s what you can expect from The Crabby Goddess:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/features/you-have-to-check-out-booya-bagels-brunch-bgc/39182" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You Have to Check Out Booya Bagels&#x27; Brunch Menu at BGC</a></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/65eaa73d-47eb-4a41-9f4c-f24e9f3f5813_2%20landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/958688f8-6c16-4de4-aa30-5fced04b7dc9_01%20crabby%20goddess%20crabs(1).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f153bb69-a228-41c5-b442-296185085b54_02%20bulaken%CC%83a%20beef%20stew.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a416c9d4-29cb-419a-95d1-ee4f7ebcf386_03%20seafood%20pastel(1).jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9650a832-bd08-4cb2-8061-d00af618ae9b_03%20seafood%20pastel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6a061faa-dbb5-4fa0-80cd-2b54fd24ffb8_04%20cold%20lapu-lapu%20salad.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/67f8a190-608d-496c-bcd3-d047be8a9578_05%20golden%20coconut%20pompano.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4e709a6b-53d0-4356-bee8-334839ba71de_06%20humba%20a%20la%20kalbi.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/af0f8ee9-8860-4820-9ae7-9315f16c1726_07%20paksiw%20na%20bangus%20with%20green%20mangoes.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cfdf936b-3d38-4982-b9e9-4c39db433c14_08%20bread%20pudding.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Crabby Goddess Crab - This dish, the brand’s namesake, features meaty crabs bathed in a sweet and savory sauce with just a hint of spice. It’s coconut-free, surprisingly light, and yet so rich in flavor, thanks to Ms. Dedet’s secret ingredients. With every bite, the flavors are deeply satisfying and practically begging for rice.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bulakeña Beef Stew - As someone with a soft spot for classic Filipino flavors, I was floored by this dish. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, enhanced with a coconut-based sauce that brings out an array of rich, layered flavors. This stew, a family heirloom recipe revived by Ms. Dedet from her father, reminded me of a comforting, slow-cooked hug, and I can easily see it becoming a new holiday staple.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Seafood Pastel - A true showstopper, the Seafood Pastel is a creamy, buttery creation packed with mussels, clams, shrimp, and white fish. Wrapped in a flaky crust, it’s a nostalgic nod to pot pies but with a distinctly Filipino flair. It’s an elegant centerpiece that guests will be talking about long after the meal.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Seafood Pastel  - Here&#x27;s a peek beneath that flaky crust.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cold Lapu-Lapu Salad - A refreshing start to any meal, this dish pairs well with lettuce, crackers, or even a crusty baguette. It’s a vibrant and light option to balance out the richness of the other trays.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Golden Coconut Pompano - Imagine a tender, whole Pompano cooked in a fragrant golden coconut sauce. This dish, reminiscent of Maranao-style flavors, takes comfort food to the next level. The sauce is luscious and deeply savory, with a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements the fish.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Humba a la Kalbi - Ms. Dedet’s spin on her favorite Korean classic Galbi Jjim, this Humba a la Kalbi blends Filipino flavors with Korean inspiration. The result is a deeply flavorful dish that hits all the right notes for anyone who loves tender, saucy meat. Another must for a rice-filled feast.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Paksiw na Bangus with Green Mango - Tangy, refreshing, and utterly Filipino, this dish is a standout with its use of green mango for a delightful sourness. It’s a balance of flavors that makes you want to go back for more.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bread &amp; Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel and Ube - Dessert lovers, take note. This bread and butter pudding is a blissful marriage of creamy sweetness, made even more indulgent with the salted caramel and the unmistakable hint of ube. It’s a comforting, soul-satisfying treat to round off the meal.<cite>Ching Dee</cite></p></div></div></div></div><p>Whether it’s the nostalgia of a hearty stew, the indulgence of seafood pastel, or the unique flavors of paksiw na isda, your holiday feast will be unforgettable with The Crabby Goddess. Make sure you’ve got plenty of rice on hand ‘cause you’re going to need it! </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/restaurants/onlypans-taqueria-is-back-and-better-than-ever/39217" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Onlypans Taqueria&#x27;s Reopening Hits All the Feels</a></div><div><em>The Crabby Goddess | Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crabbygoddess.ph/" target="_blank">@crabbygoddess.ph</a> | Phone:  (0917) 866-0662 | Email: crabbygoddess.ph@gmail.com.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Photography by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chingsilog/" target="_blank">Ching Dee</a></em></div><div><br/></div>

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Lechon Diva Debuts New Line Of Festive Heirloom Dishes

Lechon Diva Debuts New Line Of Festive Heirloom Dishes

Ching Dee

Published Nov 11, 2024 03:02 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 13, 2024 02:21 PM PHT

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