Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, shared a light-hearted and very Filipino adventure on Instagram as she cooked her favorite dish, sinigang, only to realize she was out of rice.
Cooking Adventure:
- Sinigang Preparation: In an Instagram Reel, R’Bonney declared sinigang as her favorite Filipino meal. With the help of her friend Carla, she embarked on cooking “sinigang na salmon,” listing all the ingredients in Tagalog.
- Kitchen Mishaps: While learning to mix (“mekus mekus”) and chop the ingredients, R’Bonney humorously broke up the salmon. Unfazed, she insisted, “I’m still gonna eat it though.”
Rice Shortage and Solution:
- Neighborly Help: After cooking, R’Bonney and Carla discovered they had no rice. They humorously went next door to borrow some, successfully securing the “kanin.”
- Taste Test: Finally enjoying their meal, R’Bonney and her mom Dana praised the sinigang, with her mother giving it a rating of 9.5 out of 10, describing it as “masarap.”
Exploring Heritage:
- Cultural Immersion: As the first Filipino-American Miss Universe, R’Bonney has been immersing herself in her heritage by eating Filipino street food, haggling in Divisoria, riding a jeepney, and visiting her father Remigio’s childhood home in Malate, Manila.
- Recent Adventures: Recently, R’Bonney and her parents enjoyed a trip to Boracay, where they had fun on the beach and participated in a traditional boodle fight.
Pageant Involvement:
- Hosting Duties: R’Bonney was one of the hosts at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night, where Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo was crowned the winner.
R’Bonney Gabriel continues to charm her followers with her humorous and heartfelt experiences as she delves deeper into her Filipino roots.