Looking for a spicy pick-me-up for your next cooking adventure? There’s usually a great flavor payoff from taking that risk to add a kick to your dish. But if you don’t want it to come off too strong, Filipino cooks are well aware of a component that you can add to the mix. That would…
Ginataan Recipes
Utan nga Langka
Most Filipino cooks would probably know about how essential coconut milk is to the cuisine. It just adds that much needed soothing flavor, and creates depth with its creaminess. And another ingredient we often use is dried fish, which for this dish, would be dulong. With its unique taste, we are able to enjoy a…
Chicken Gizzard Bicol Express
Those who enjoy a dish that’s equal parts succulent, sweet, and spicy are sure to find a favorite in bicol express. The timeless combination of coconut milk, sharp chili peppers, and umami shrimp paste brings warmth and comfort to every bite. And who can forget about the mouthwatering, scrumptious pieces of chunky pork belly? Put…
Ginataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa
What is the perfect meal? Typically, it’s one that manages to satisfy all three tiers of the food pyramid. First, you have your carbs — pasta, bread, or, in most Filipino cases, rice will do the trick for that. Then, you have your proteins. This can come in an array of ingredients, whether it’s meat,…
Pininyahang Baboy sa Gata Recipe (Pineapple Pork with Coconut Milk)
Soothingly creamy and perfectly sweet, Pininyahang Baboy with Gata is a dish that knows how to impress. You might be aware that there is a great variety of famous stews in Filipino cuisine. But Pininyahan recipes are definitely of the standout kind because of their one of a kind sweetness. They often bring a heightened…
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…
Bicol Express Recipe
The mild sweetness of coconut milk brings a sense of delight to the sharp notes of chili pepper and bagoong in the classic Bicol Express recipe. This contrast has long created a spell-binding richness in taste for the dish. And this has helped make it arguably one of the most popular Filipino dishes. And righteously…
Ginataang Puso ng Saging
Ginataang Puso ng Saging is a Filipino dish wherein banana blossoms are cooked in coconut milk (or coconut cream). Protein and seafood such as ground pork and shrimp can be added depending on your preference. The word “Ginataan” is a Filipino term that means to cook in coconut milk or coconut cream. “Puso ng Saging”,…
Ginataang Sapsap
Ginataang Sapsap is simply butterfish and fresh spinach cooked in coconut milk. I also added chili peppers to make it spicy. This Filipino dish is best served with newly cooked white rice. If you have tried ginataang salmon and liked it, you will enjoy this dish too. How to Cook Ginataang Sapsap Cooking this dish…
Sinanglay na Tilapia Recipe
Sinanglay na tilapia is a Filipino dish wherein fish, such as tilapia, is stuffed with onion, tomato, ginger, and garic, and then cooked in coconut milk. This dish is somewhat similar to Ginataang Tilapia. However, certain ingredients and procedure varies. The first few steps in preparing Sinanglay reminds me of how I prepare the fish…