What do you like to have with your Sinigang? Some people prefer those of the seafood variety like shrimp or bangus. But for others, Sinigang simply tastes better with a delicious blend of filling and satisfying meatiness. Why not have two meat components in your favorite tamarind stew for a change? This Pork and Chicken…
Soup Recipes
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…
Bulalo Recipe
It’s a well known fact that Filipinos love stew and soup dishes. From the sour sinigang to the sweet tinola, there’s guaranteed to be a soup dish for every flavor palate preference –– all great to sip and enjoy, especially during long, cool nights. But one of the most popular, and arguably most delicious, soups…
Beef Pares Lomi
Comfort food — everyone has one. Whatever dish came to your mind just now is what can soothe and satisfy your soul during the toughest of days. A good comfort food is perfect no matter the weather or situation, and can spark joy whether you’re getting it from home or buying it at your favorite…
Almondigas Recipe
Almondigas is a soup dish that has two main ingredients: meatballs and patola (this is also known as loofa of Chinese okra). I’m not sure where exactly this dish originated but it sure reminds me of a similar Spanish dish called Albondigas. I used to call this dish Misua and Patola soup not until my…
Crispy Garlic Bangus and Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Crispy Garlic Bangus has always been a favorite in my household. Touted as the Philippines’ national fish, milkfish, or bangus as we more commonly refer to it as, is a Filipino favorite without question. There’s a rich creaminess to bangus that you can’t get in any other fish, and it’s something people both young and…
Shrimp Bisque and Clubhouse Sandwich
You might be familiar with the greatly popular meal combination called “Surf and turf.” This is where you put some seafood and meat in a perfectly balanced dish duo, ranging from steak and lobster to some fish with chicken. But another cuisine collaboration with the same appeal that you should be taking notice of as…
Laswa Recipe
These days, it might get pretty difficult to get ahold of healthy food from outside. Whether it’s the convenience of fast food chains or the general popularity of oily, fried meals, you might find yourself running out of options with regards to nutritious vegetable dishes. And even if you do end up finding vegetable meals…
Beef Papaitan
Beef Papaitan or Papaitang Baka is a version of the popular Pinapaitan that makes use of the cow’s internal organs. This is my own take to this beloved dish. I made sure to make the process as simple as possible so that you can follow. How to Cook Beef Papaitan The process involved in making…
Beef Hinalang
Beef Hinalang is a spicy Filpino soup dish. There are several versions of this dish. This recipe depicts the version from Mindanao. If you love spicy food, this recipe is a must try. Spicy beef soup is great, in my opinion. This is the reason why I always have a saucer full of crushed chili…