Some dishes in a certain cuisine are known to best describe the feeling of home-cooked meals from that particular country. For the Philippines, it can range from sinigang to fried bangus to longganisa. But Ginisang Munggo is perhaps one of the best standout dishes that can definitely bring to you the comfort of a Filipino…
Recipes
Nagmamantikang Pork Adobo
Pork adobo is, inarguably, a Filipino classic. When you think of Filipino cuisine, very few things come to mind before a yummy, juicy pork belly in a savory sauce. This version of the classic adobo dish is one that is saucy yet dry, more concerned with the quality of the sauce than the quantity of…
Banana Bread Recipe
Relatively known as one of the easier baking recipes out there, banana bread is definitely a dessert dish you’ll want to learn how to make. Firstly, the ingredients are an easy peasy set to get your hands on. Not only are they small in number, but they’re inexpensive and highly accessible. This is because they’re…
Pancit Bihon with Lechon Kawali
The assortment of ingredients and flavors come together perfectly in a well made, well prepared pancit. A favorite in many kitchens and households, pancit is practically a Filipino party staple. Whether it’s a small and intimate gathering of all your closest friends, or a large barangay-worthy celebration, pancit is your trusty companion to satisfy all…
Pinaputok na Tilapia Recipe
Among the best parts of Filipino cuisine is how it rarely shies away from incorporating a great and wild variety of ingredients into its dishes. In such a way, Filipino cooks are able to be both extravagant and innovative in their creations. Pinaputok na Tilapia stands as one of those recipes– filled to the brim…
Pinangat na Galunggong sa Kamias
Tart, refreshing, and savory, pinangat na galunggong is a dish that has graced many dining tables across the country. It is similar to sinigang in that they both consist of a sour broth, brought about by the different ingredients. In the case of this recipe, the sourness of our pinangat na galunggong comes from the…
Binagoongang Talong
The Philippines is well-known for possessing a very colorful, flavorful cuisine because of a large variation of seasonings and spices at our disposal. We’ve been able to mix and match arguably some of the best flavors because of these ingredients. But one seasoning that definitely can’t get left behind in the discussion of Filipino classics…
Air Fryer Crispy Pata
Everyone has their preference of favorite Filipino dishes when the yearly gatherings arrive. For some, it might be lumpia, or perhaps leche flan for others. But one dish that often tops the list is an irresistible plate of juicy Crispy Pata. Every bit as audibly crunchy as its name states, this is definitely a meal…
Siopao Asado Recipe
Siopao or hot buns is a type of dumpling with a sweet pork filling. It can be consumed anytime of the day. I personally love to have this for brunch along with a bowl of hot beef mami. This siopao asado recipe will guide you on how to make it at home. Siopao asado’s name…
Pork Menudo Recipe
Pork Menudo is the number one on the list of my comfort foods and it’s hard for me to last a month without trying one…literally. Some would say that I am addicted to this food while others would use the term “obsession”, I just simply look at it as a necessity – a basic necessity that I cannot live without.
Pork Caldereta Recipe
Pork Caldereta is a Filipino tomato based stew. It is composed of cubed pork , potato, carrots, tomato sauce,and liver spread. There are also regions in the Philippines that makes use of peanut butter. One of the great things about food is its ever-evolving nature, and how it usually adjusts to the place where it…
Bicol Express Gising-gising Recipe
There is always something distinctly fun about eating a meal that is known to pack a punch. Some of us prefer adding hot sauce, or some chili flakes here and there. But of course, the best spice probably comes from integrating some of that delicious chili pepper right into the heart of the dish. For…
How to Cook Longsilog
There are very few meals that Filipinos love more than breakfast! Whether it’s a value meal you can find at any fast food joint or a dish cooked with love from home, it’s always great to have a hearty, filling start to your day. And there’s no heartier, more filling and delicious breakfast than the…
Nilagang Baka Recipe
For a dish you can directly translate into English with the phrase “boiled beef,” you probably wouldn’t expect Nilagang Baka to be a delicious balance of flavors. From the soft and satisfying texture of baby bok choy to the ever tender and rich cubes of beef sirloin, this recipe only intermingles the best ingredients for…
Chicken Afritada Recipe
Chicken Afritada or afritadang manok is a type of Filipino chicken stew with tomato based sauced. It is a simple dish that can be cooked on regular days. It is perfect for lunch and is better when eaten with warm white rice. The basic version includes carrots and potato. This recipe is an improved version….
Easy Utan Bisaya (Law-Uy)
Have you ever heard of Utan Bisaya before? For locals of the Visayas or those with Visayan origins, Easy Utan Bisaya (or Law-Uy) is a vegetable soup made with the freshest of vegetables boiled in water. It is similar to another popular vegetable soup, bulanglang. We know we have to thank the Visayans for some…
Chicken Paksiw Recipe
If there’s one thing that can be said about Filipino cuisine, it’s that we love sour dishes. Something about this kind of taste simply appeals to us –– think of the classic sinigang, or the homey sinampalukang manok. Perhaps sourness gives us that much-needed refreshing jolt for the day; perhaps we just like to keep…
Chicken Igado
If you’ve had your fair share of Filipino cuisine, you’d be well aware of the fact that we know how to serve liver. While it tends to be a seldom used part of the animal in some parts of the world, we’ve discovered some of the best and most delectable ways to cook with this…
Biko Recipe
Biko is a Filipino rice cake made from sticky rice (locally known as malagkit), coconut milk, and brown sugar. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as dessert or meryenda (mid-afternoon snack).
Traditionally, this delicious rice cake is placed over banana leaves in a bilao (round weaven bamboo tray) and garnished with latik (cooked coconut milk residue) on top. In addition, Biko is served during special occasions such as birthday parties, family reunions, and town fiestas.
Try this simple yet delicious Biko recipe.
Pork Steak Recipe (How to Cook Pork Chop Steak)
Soy sauce, onions, salt, pepper, calamansi– these are a couple of ingredients you may commonly find in most classic Filipino viands. And the appeal definitely resonates well with us as these truly go well with a great deal of dishes, blending perfectly with savory flavors. It makes sense then for these much-favored seasonings and spices…
Crispy Kare-kare Recipe
Arguably the most famous hodge podge of colorful vegetables and meaty goodness, Kare-kare has long made a name for itself in Filipino cuisine. And while attempts to recreate this succulent, rich mix of string beans, eggplant and ox tail may take quite some effort, we continue to patronize this beloved dish. And why wouldn’t we?…
Halabos na Hipon with Butter
To many Filipinos, halabos na hipon is one of the quickest and most basic ways to cook shrimp. It’s so fast that in less than 30 minutes, your dish will be ready at your dining table! Halabos is basically the process of cooking seafood–– mostly shrimps or crabs ––in water or salt. It’s the minimal…
Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw
There’s just something so comforting about anything you cook in coconut milk. Warm and nutty, this ingredient brings a refreshing kick to any dish you add it to. And Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (string beans and squash cooked in coconut milk) is no exception –– delightfully sweet and savory, this is a dish everyone will…
Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad spells the holidays for me. It is a sign that Christmas is just around the corner. I grew-up having this festive salad every Christmas dinner. This practice is still maintained in our household. We all help make the salad and enjoy it together as family. Absolutely filling and bursting with flavor…