Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Root crops are a staple in the Filipino diet. They grow across the Philippines and come in many forms, including ube, kamote, and cassava. Beyond their accessibility, root crops are also rich in vitamins and minerals and help provide sustained energy in everyday meals.
In this video, we cook regional delicacies such as kalingking, piutu, puto balinghoy, sinarok, kaloko, and more. Stay until the end to catch the full recipes.
References:
Tikim: Essays on Philippine Food and Culture by Doreen G. Fernandez
Ancient Filipino Diet by Dr. Ame Garong
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Ube; Root Crops 101 with Erwan
(06:53) Kalingking
(12:35) Sumang Kamote
(14:20) Piutu
(17:04) Puto Balinghoy
(19:30) Sinarok
(23:20) Kaloko, Outro
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Root crops are a staple in the Filipino diet. They grow across the Philippines and come in many forms, including ube, kamote, and cassava. Beyond their accessibility, root crops are also rich in vitamins and minerals and help provide sustained energy in everyday meals.
In this video, we cook regional delicacies such as kalingking, piutu, puto balinghoy, sinarok, kaloko, and more. Stay until the end to catch the full recipes.
References:
Tikim: Essays on Philippine Food and Culture by Doreen G. Fernandez
Ancient Filipino Diet by Dr. Ame Garong
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Ube; Root Crops 101 with Erwan
(06:53) Kalingking
(12:35) Sumang Kamote
(14:20) Piutu
(17:04) Puto Balinghoy
(19:30) Sinarok
(23:20) Kaloko, Outro
-------------------------------
We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at hello@thefatkidinside.com
The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Creative Director
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blasé - Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Evan Olfato - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer
Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Marvin Hernandez - Messenger
Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Fio Virgo Malagkit
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
tiktok.com/@featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
https://x.com/featrmedia
Follow Erwan:
instagram.com/erwan
https://x.com/erwanheussaff
