Tokwat Baboy is a dish composed of boiled pork (either or both pig’s ears and pork belly usually) and fried tofu. The sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce gives life to this dish. Generally, this dish is considered as an appetizer or a side dish. Most people like to have their Tokwat Baboy with…
Pulutan Recipes
Bopis Recipe
Bopis is a spicy Filipino dish made from minced pigs lungs and heart. This can be served as an appetizer for beer and alcoholic beverages; it is also considered as a main dish and is best served with steamed white rice.
The recipe of bopis has continually evolved throughout the years. There are recipes with a little bit of sauce in it, while there are others that require to let all the liquid evaporate. All of the recipes that I’ve tried are good. – But I prefer dry bopis.
Easy Kilawing Kambing
Directly translating to “eating raw,” Kinilaw is a popular and prominent cooking method that has been around the Philippines for centuries. Back when no one had even heard of the term “refrigerator,” many used this method to prevent their food from going bad. Fish, chicken, and other proteins were kept and marinated in souring agents…
Pinapaitan sa Ampalaya
A fiesta of flavors sets Filipino cuisine heads and shoulders apart from the rest. Never one to shy away from the sweet, savory, or sour, it logically follows that we’d explore even the bitter aspects of food, too. For many, bitter food may often turn us away from the dining table almost immediately. But for…
Kakaibang Tokwat Baboy
Pulutans make up a large part of Filipino cuisine. It’s true that we love to do it up with our many soups and stews, but sometimes even our small plates can really go a long way. When hanging out with friends, a good pulutan makes a great partner for any conversation. And one of the…
Kalderetang Kambing (Goat Stew)
When you pair the unique flavors of liver with vinegar, tomato sauce, onions and carrots, you get the ever so lovely taste of Kaldereta. This orange stew is a Filipino recipe that locals truly love for its rich texture and powerful savory taste. But while there are a great deal of Kaldereta variants out there,…
Crispy Ulo and Lechon Sauce
Most Filipino celebrations show a variety of offerings. From vibrant fruit salad to the classic savory pancit, we are often faced with so many food options in gatherings. But one dish that almost never disappears from the selection is the classic lechon. Yet a part of the lechon that doesn’t get as much attention is…
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…
Sizzling Pusit
The sound of sizzling pusit is one that is truly unforgettable. The smell is mouthwatering, and the sight is absolutely mesmerizing –– altogether, it’s a dish really difficult not to love! Sizzling pusit, or sizzling squid, is a dish popular at inihaws and restobars across the country. Many love to enjoy it with a nice…
Sizzling Crispy Sisig
Sizzling Crispy Sisig is a great dish to prepare during Christmas dinner or in any special occasion. It has a nice texture and the flavor is out-of-this-world. I enjoy having it for dinner with a cup of white rice. It can also be served as an appetizer along with a cold bottle or glass of…