Arroz Caldo is Filipino rice porridge. It's our comfort dish that most households make. Their are many different ways you can cook Arroz Caldo for taste. The small amount of ginger, salt and pepper for your taste buds. The rice which give it that rich hardy ..
The Gulay is a traditional rice and chicken dish with tomato sauce, red peppers, carrots and onions. It reminded me of Chicken stir-fry except with a stronger sweet, sour and pepper flavor all rolled into one. It was quick to make, easy to store and tasted ..
Igado is a popular Ilocano dish made from pork tenderloin and pig’s innards such as liver, kidney, heart. This is definitely one of the best Filipino foods around – in my opinion. However, some might still need to acquire a taste for
Lumpia is a sweet rendition of the traditional Chinese egg roll. However, the lumpia could be stuffed with chicken, pork, or shrimp! The traditional chicken breast, cabbage, carrots, salt and pepper was deep fried {wok style} to perfection. The lumpia was ..
an italian cuisine that is commonly serve in filipino gatherings whether in a birthday party or just a simple lunch which comes with a fried chicken, a lightly toasted bread and an iced cola. however, this rich italian recipe presented here is modified to ..
This is not your ordinary Italian Carbonara sauce. I know that Carbonara sauce originates from Italy, but this one is way better. I say that this is a Filipino recipe not only because I learned this from the Philippines, but also is very different from the ..
Do you miss the street foods in the Philippines? How does isaw and bitukang manok sound right now? Well if you are like me who are craving for those foods, then you might wanna try this Filipino Style Pork Barbecue that we just
I love Pinoy Bistek. I think every Filipino does. Nunnie likes it a lot. This Pinoy recipe is really really easy to make. I just wish that it was more affordable when I was still in the
In a medium-size bowl, sprinkle wine over shrimp.
Let stand 10 minutes; drain well.
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat, add noodles.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until al dente.
Drain noodles in a colander.
Stir in 1 ..
Arroz Caldo is one of my favorite food for breakfast and night time snack when I was still in the Philippines. Most of the time, I would just buy this because you will see street food vendors selling this all over the
Humba is a sweet pork dish that resembles the famous pork adobo in terms of appearance. This is popular in the southern parts of the Philippines and is considered as one of the delicacies of the region. Pork belly, pork hocks, and pork ham are the 3 most ..
Munggo or Mung bean (or even green bean to some) is a seed of Vigna radiata, a plant native to India and Pakistan. Since the plant originated in Asia, it was easy to spread along the nearby countries. This seed became a hit when it reached the Philippines. ..
Nilasing na Hipon or Lasing na Hipon and even Drunken Shrimps to some is simply shrimp marinated in wine or liquor. Some of my friends use beer to marinade the shrimps€¦well, this is also fine but the use of wine or liquor is best.
This can be an appetizer ..
The Adobo reminded me of a southern smothered chicken. The black pepper, vinegar and soy sauce combined to create this kickin’ gravy that exploded in my mouth. Having the bed of rice underneath definitely balanced the dish. Dark meat is better to use in ..
The Philippines is considered as the melting pot of Asia. People of different race and origin call it their home. Along with themselves, these peolple (migrants, traders, and colonizers) brought their culture, tradition, and food. This is the reason why ..
A beef soup comprised of shank with bone marrow still inside the bone, Bulalo is considered to be one of the most favorite main dishes in the Philippines. Minimal effort is needed to prepare this dish but time and patience is necessary to make the beef shank ..
Tahô is a Philippine street food sold by peddlers known as “magtataho”. It is a soft gelatin-like snack made from processed soybeans topped with caramel and tapioca pearls (locally called sago). What we have here is a homemade version of this popular ..
looking for a complete meal that comes with meat and vegetables? try this healthy dish from the Philippines! it's rich in tomato sauce which is known to have lycopene---a phytochemical. recent human clinical trials and clinical studies suggests that lycopene ..
Sinigang na Panga ng Tuna is another variation the famous soup dish of the Philippines, Sinigang. Almost any meat or seafood can be used in making sinigang while the sour component is not limited to tamarind alone (tamarind is the main component of the ..
Buchi or Butsi is a rice cake made from sweet rice flour that is molded into shape with a sweet bean paste filling and sesame seed coating. This delectable treat is deep fried under high heat before serving.
The most famous establishment that serves this in ..
Atchara is an appetizer made from pickled green papaya. Julienned or grated green papaya are placed in airtight containers and soaked for a week in cooked vinegar and sugar mixture with onions, garlic, ginger, pepper corn, and red bell pepper.
This is ..
Garlic Fried Rice or Sinangag is steamed rice fried with lots of garlic. This is a favorite side in the Philippines and most of Asia since rice is considered as the staple
Beef tapa is probably one of the best and popular Pinoy recipe in the Philippines, or at least where I grew up.Beef tapa is probably one of the best and popular Pinoy recipe in the Philippines, or at least where I grew
Lechon kawali or Pan-roasted pork to some is different from Lechon, the well known Filipino dish which is also the national dish of the Philippines. While lechon is cooked in a pit filled with flamed charcoal, Lechon kawali is cooked by boiling then later ..
Pork Sinigang or Sinigang na Baboy is a sour soup native to the Philippines. This particular soup dish uses pork as the main ingredient though beef, shrimp, fish, and even chicken (this is known as sinampalukang manok) can be used. Bony parts of the pig known ..
This Filipino recipe is just a very ordinary food in the Philippines.And I have also shared a little secret that can make the taste of this Pinoy recipe even better (although not very healthy) which is the addition of the fried pork skin or what we call ..
Inihaw Na Liempo is a very popular food in the Philippines. You can see this Filipino recipe being cooked and sold on every street of Manila, Cubao, Pasig, everywhere. It may not be healthy to eat this all the time, but sometimes, due to the distinctive taste ..
This Pinoy recipe of Stir Fry Vegetables is very common in the Philippines. We may not call it Stir Fry but it’s still very common because we cook our vegetables almost in the same way. You sauté your vegetables in garlic and onion, then you put ..
This is one of my version NILAGANG BAKA. Since we don't have here all the ingredients like in Philippines so I substituted some vegetables with other kinds of veges...
Tortang Talong is actually one of my favorite Pinoy recipe when I was still in the Philippines. Well, it has become my favorite food because it’s cheap and my budget was quite limited.
Chicken Sopas is quite a popular food in the Philippines. This is usually served during breakfast. If you happen to grow up in a place like Pasig, you don’t have to cook this popular Pinoy recipe because some people will actually cook this for breakfast ..
Beef afritada is another popular Pinoy recipe. It is so popular that you can buy or order this at any carinderia. And of course, every cook in the Philippines has their own version of this Pinoy
This dish is comprised of pork cooked with a generous amount of Coconut milk and chilies. No wonder the name of this dish was derived from a Philippine region (Bicol) wherein Coconuts are abundant and the use of chilies is emphasized in most local ..
*Siopao is the Filipino version of the Chinese baozi (steamed buns). It is also called salapao in Thailand.
It is a popular food item in the Philippines. It does not require utensils to eat and can be consumed on-the-go. Like baozi, there are several siopao ..
Ginataang Munggo is a simple Filipino dessert dish wherein toasted Mung beans and sticky rice are cooked in coconut milk.
If you have been out of the Philippines for many years, having this dish can make you feel nostalgic. It makes you think of home and the ..
In the Philippines, fruit salad is considered to be more of a dessert rather than an appetizer or side dish. The Filipino version of the fruit salad requires the use of condensed milk and table cream which makes the dish rich and sweet. The typical Filipino ..
Sisig is a popular appetizer (pulutan) turned main dish that originated from the culinary capital of the Philippines : Pampanga. This dish was invented by Lucia Cunanan or popularly know as Aling Lucing (she is also known as the sisig queen). Originally, ..
€œLaing€ (or Natong) is a spicy dish that is Coconut milk (or cream) based with dried taro leaves. This originated from the Philippine€™s Bicol region (south most part of Luzon island). Because of its really great taste and budget friendly cost, ..
Pork Adobo is pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. This is considered by many as the Philippine’s national dish because of its popularity, ease in preparation, and long storage life. Adobo is not only limited to pork and chicken, other meats, ..
Molo Soup or Pancit Molo is a soup dish composed of a mixture of ground pork wrapped in wonton wrapper, shredded chicken meat, and shrimps. This dish resembles the Chinese wonton soup but the array of ingredients and flavor makes this dish stand out. After ..
Egg Pie is a sweet Filipino dessert that resembles an egg custard. Though famous in the Philippines and can be seen even in local bakeries, this delicious dessert has not made its own identity yet and is often confused as a giant egg custard or something ..
Egg Pie is a sweet Filipino dessert that resembles an egg custard. Though famous in the Philippines and can be seen even in local bakeries, this delicious dessert has not made its own identity yet and is often confused as a giant egg custard or something ..
Beef Salpicao is a dish composed of cubed beef sirloin or tenderloin, lots of minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and some liquid seasoning (the seasoning can either be oyster sauce or soy sauce -- but I think using oyster sauce is better). This ..
Pakbet or pinakbet is a popular vegetable dish that originated from one of the northern provinces of the Philippines, Ilocos. The vegetables used on this dish are usually grown in the back yard of every villager and are available almost all year long. Bitter ..
Ginisang Pechay is simply Sautéed Bok Choy. This healthy vegetable is classified as a cabbage.Despite the popularity of this vegetable in Asia, people in Europe and parts of North America seem to have a hard time holding-on to it. In the Philippines, Chinese ..
Ginisang Sitaw, (Sauteed String Beans) is a popular and common dish served in the Philippines. If you are a Filipino, then you know what this Pinoy recipe, and oh man, it is so
Beef Salpicao is a dish composed of cubed beef sirloin or tenderloin, lots of minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and some liquid seasoning (the seasoning can either be oyster sauce or soy sauce -- but I think using oyster sauce is better). This ..
Finally, Summer has arrived. I decided to welcome Summer by preparing something that reminds me of what I usually do during this wonderful season; grill. There are several Summer foods that I want to feature and the first that crossed my mind is Inihaw na ..
Chicken Adobo is an example of a famous adobo version that is gaining popularity around the world. This simple dish that once captured the palate of Filipinos is now making its debut to the world’s kitchens.
Another good adobo recipe is the Pork Adobo. ..
Bam-I is type of noodle dish that originated from Cebu. Aside from being a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful shoreline and history, Cebu is also famous for serving fresh seafood and the best version of Lechong Baboy (roasted pig) in the ..
Lasagna is considered as a pasta in sheets and a dish as well. This is often made with alternate layers of pasta, cheeses, and ragu. This rich Italian food has captivated the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos and has became famous althroughout the ..
Shrimp tempura is originally a Japanese recipe, but as you know, the Filipinos like to embrace good food especially from other countries, so shrimp tempura has become a very popular dish in the
Unique recipe invented by RePoBrain's Mark Burnett. Grilled shrimp with lemon grass, ginger, cilantro, and butter, using the ingredients from GourmetGarden.com
Named after the Hundred Island area of the Philippines. The dish is easy to make and has an ..