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Filipino kutsinta are soft, chewy, and slightly gelatinous steamed rice cakes with a distinct brown hue and a hint of coconut. Perfect for merienda (afternoon snack) or dessert.
A refreshing and creamy Filipino dessert featuring young coconut, pandan-flavored gelatin, and tapioca pearls, perfect for celebrations.
Bistek Tagalog, also known as Filipino beef steak, is a classic dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a tangy and savory blend of citrus and soy sauce, then pan-fried and served with caramelized onions. It's a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
A modern Filipino twist on Kare-Kare, featuring exceptionally tender, slow-braised oxtail that is then crisped to perfection and served with a rich peanut sauce. This dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and a complex, savory flavor profile.
Halo-Halo, meaning 'mix-mix' in Tagalog, is a beloved Filipino shaved ice dessert. It's a vibrant and refreshing concoction featuring a delightful medley of sweet ingredients, crushed ice, and creamy toppings, perfect for beating the summer heat.
Chicken Estofado is a Filipino braised chicken dish with a rich, savory-sweet sauce. It typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and star anise, often enhanced with the addition of potatoes, carrots, and sometimes saba bananas or pineapple for a touch of sweetness and texture. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a family meal.
A classic Filipino dish featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork leg braised in a savory-sweet and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. The slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and deeply satisfying meal, often served with steamed rice.
A beloved Filipino silken tofu dessert, traditionally served warm with chewy sago pearls and a sweet brown sugar syrup (arnibal). It's a popular breakfast or mid-day snack, often sold by street vendors.
A rich, dense, and velvety caramel custard, considered an essential dessert for any Filipino celebration or fiesta. This version focuses on achieving a smooth texture and deep caramel flavor.
A rich and savory Filipino meat stew, traditionally made with goat or beef, simmered in a flavorful tomato and liver sauce. This hearty dish is a staple at Filipino fiestas and celebrations.
A beloved Filipino celebration dish, Crispy Pata features a whole pork leg (trotter) that is first braised until tender, then deep-fried to achieve an incredibly crispy, golden-brown skin and succulent meat. It's a showstopper that's perfect for special occasions.
A classic Filipino dish from Pampanga, Sisig features finely chopped, savory pork (traditionally pig's face) and chicken liver, seasoned with onions, calamansi, and chili peppers, then served sizzling hot, often topped with a raw egg. It's a popular 'pulutan' (beer food) and a true taste of Filipino comfort food.
A beloved Filipino stew featuring tender oxtail and tripe simmered in a rich, savory peanut sauce, complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables. Traditionally served with a side of fermented shrimp paste (bagoong) for an umami boost.
Ginataang Kuhol is a traditional Filipino dish featuring freshwater snails (kuhol) simmered in a rich and savory coconut milk sauce. It's seasoned with garlic, onions, ginger, and often includes chili peppers for a bit of heat and bagoong (shrimp paste) for umami depth. This dish is a unique and flavorful taste of rural Filipino cuisine.
A comforting and nutritious Filipino mung bean stew, often enjoyed as a Friday tradition. This version is enhanced with savory pork and tender greens, finished with a delightful crunch from chicharon.
Puto Bumbong is a traditional Filipino purple rice cake, especially popular during the Christmas season. Made from glutinous rice flour and often colored with ube (purple yam) extract or food coloring, it's steamed until soft and sticky. Traditionally cooked in bamboo tubes, modern versions often use foil or banana leaves. It's typically served warm, slathered with butter, and topped with grated coconut and muscovado sugar.
A quintessential Filipino BBQ staple, this Inihaw na Liempo features succulent pork belly marinated in a tangy and savory blend, then grilled to achieve a perfect char and smoky aroma. It's a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
A comforting and hearty Filipino stew with Spanish influences, featuring tender beef, savory chorizo, sweet saba bananas, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
A classic Filipino delicacy, Ube Halaya is a rich, creamy, and vibrantly purple jam made from boiled and mashed purple yams, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and butter. It's a staple dessert and a versatile ingredient used in many Filipino sweets.
A rich and comforting Filipino beef shank soup, famous for its tender meat and gelatinous bone marrow. Often enjoyed in cooler regions like Tagaytay.
A classic Filipino sizzling pork dish featuring finely chopped pig face and ears, marinated and stir-fried with onions, chilies, and aromatics, then finished with a creamy mayonnaise and a raw egg, traditionally served on a scorching hot cast-iron plate. It's the ultimate beer companion.
A beloved Filipino sour soup featuring tender pork ribs, a medley of fresh vegetables, and the signature tangy broth derived from tamarind. This dish is the epitome of Filipino comfort food, offering a bright and invigorating flavor profile.
A hearty and healthy Filipino mung bean stew, traditionally enjoyed on Fridays. This dish features tender mung beans simmered with savory pork belly, aromatic garlic and onions, and finished with fresh leafy greens and a punch of umami from shrimp paste. It's a comforting and nutritious meal perfect served with steamed rice.
A comforting and healthy Filipino chicken soup, known for its aromatic ginger broth and tender chicken, often enhanced with green papaya and leafy greens.
A rich and savory Filipino stew made with pork belly, pork ears, and pork blood, simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce. It's known for its deep, complex flavor and unique texture.
A traditional Filipino sweet rice cake, often baked in a clay pot lined with banana leaves, especially popular during the Christmas season. It has a slightly spongy texture and a subtly sweet, coconutty flavor, typically enhanced with toppings.
La Paz Batchoy is a hearty and flavorful noodle soup originating from Iloilo City, Philippines. This iconic dish features a rich broth, tender noodles, and a mix of pork offal, meat, and garnishes like crushed chicharon and a raw egg. It's a comforting and deeply satisfying soup, perfect for a cold day or a substantial meal.
A comforting and sweet Filipino dessert soup made with glutinous rice balls (bilo-bilo), coconut milk, root vegetables, and fruits. It's a popular treat, especially during festive occasions.
Fluffy, slightly sweet, and tender Filipino steamed rice cakes, perfect as a snack or accompaniment to savory dishes like dinuguan. This recipe yields small, individual cakes.
A classic Filipino festive meat roll, typically enjoyed during Christmas. This steamed pork loaf is studded with hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, and cheese, creating a colorful and flavorful cross-section when sliced. It is traditionally served cold.
A comforting and classic Filipino home-style dish featuring tender kabocha squash simmered in rich, creamy coconut milk, often with a savory protein like shrimp or pork and crisp string beans. It's a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
A classic Filipino sour and savory soup featuring tender shrimp and an assortment of fresh vegetables, soured primarily with tamarind. This is a quick and easy version perfect for a weeknight meal.
Filipino sweet brioche - a rich, buttery, and slightly sweet bread topped with grated cheese and sugar. Traditionally enjoyed during Christmas and special occasions.
Turon is a popular Filipino street food snack made from thinly sliced bananas and jackfruit, wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's often coated in caramelized sugar for an extra sweet and delicious treat.
Kwek-Kwek are a popular Filipino street food consisting of quail eggs coated in a vibrant orange batter and deep-fried until crispy. They are typically served with a tangy spiced vinegar dipping sauce.
A comforting and classic Filipino boiled meat soup, featuring a clear, savory broth simmered with tender meat and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This dish is known for its simplicity and deeply satisfying flavor.
A comforting and flavorful Filipino dish featuring ground meat simmered in a savory tomato sauce with tender vegetables. This picadillo-style giniling is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
A classic Filipino celebration dish featuring delicate rice stick noodles stir-fried with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. Pancit Bihon is often served at birthdays and other special occasions, symbolizing long life.
A beloved Filipino street food classic, Isaw features tender, marinated chicken or pork intestines grilled to perfection on skewers and brushed with a sweet BBQ glaze. It requires thorough cleaning and careful preparation but rewards with a uniquely delicious and smoky flavor.
A classic Filipino comfort food, Afritada is a savory and slightly sweet chicken stew simmered in a rich tomato sauce with tender potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet green peas. It's a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Lechon Kawali is a beloved Filipino dish featuring succulent pork belly, first boiled to tender perfection with aromatic spices, then deep-fried until the skin achieves an irresistible, shatteringly crisp texture. It's traditionally served with a rich liver-based dipping sauce.
A classic Filipino breakfast featuring sweet and savory longganisa (Filipino sausage), fragrant garlic fried rice, and a perfectly fried egg, often served with a tangy spiced vinegar dip. It's a hearty and satisfying start to the day.
A rich and spicy Filipino stew featuring tender pork belly simmered in creamy coconut milk with pungent shrimp paste and a generous amount of chilies. This Bicolano classic is known for its intense heat and savory depth.
A beloved Filipino dessert, Biko is a rich and chewy sweet sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and sweetened with a luscious coconut caramel sauce. It's a staple at celebrations and a comforting treat.
A classic Filipino noodle dish featuring a rich, savory shrimp and pork sauce, traditionally served during celebrations like birthdays. The vibrant orange hue comes from annatto seeds, and it's generously topped with various garnishes.
Filipino Morcon is a festive, rolled beef dish often prepared for special occasions. Thinly pounded beef flank is generously filled with a savory mixture of sausages, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and carrots, then braised in a rich tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Slicing the cooked morcon reveals a beautiful cross-section of the colorful filling, making it a stunning centerpiece for any celebration.
A classic Filipino breakfast featuring tender, savory cured beef (tapa), fragrant garlic fried rice (sinangag), and a perfectly fried egg (itlog). The name 'Tapsilog' is a portmanteau of Tapa (cured beef), Sinangag (garlic rice), and Itlog (egg).
A classic Filipino comfort food, Ginataang Hipon features succulent shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk with tender vegetables. This dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal.
The Philippines' national dish - chicken braised in a tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. This recipe offers a classic approach to this beloved Filipino comfort food.
A classic Filipino comfort food featuring tender young jackfruit simmered in rich coconut milk with savory shrimp paste. This vegetarian dish is both hearty and flavorful, perfect served with steamed rice.
A comforting and savory Filipino beef stew, featuring tender chunks of beef braised in a rich and tangy sauce of soy sauce and tomato sauce, with the addition of potatoes for a hearty meal. This home-style dish is perfect served with steamed white rice.
Kinilaw na Isda is a quintessential Filipino appetizer, often referred to as Filipino ceviche. It features raw fish 'cooked' in a vibrant marinade of vinegar and citrus, typically calamansi or lime, infused with aromatics like ginger, onions, and chilies. This dish celebrates the freshness of seafood and the Filipino affinity for sour and tangy flavors.
A comforting and hearty Filipino chicken and rice porridge, infused with the warming aroma of ginger. Perfect for a rainy day or when you need a little extra comfort.
A beloved Filipino delicacy, Sapin-Sapin is a visually stunning and deliciously chewy layered rice cake made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar. Its vibrant, distinct layers, often colored and flavored with ube (purple yam) and jackfruit, make it a popular centerpiece for festivals and celebrations.
The Philippines' beloved national dish, this adobo features tender chicken and succulent pork belly braised in a rich, tangy, and savory sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. It's a deeply flavorful dish that's surprisingly easy to make.
A vibrant and flavorful Filipino vegetable stew, traditionally from the Ilocos region, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth enhanced by the unique umami of bagoong (shrimp paste).
A classic Bicolano dish featuring tender dried taro leaves simmered in rich, spicy coconut milk with tender pieces of pork. This recipe emphasizes the traditional method of not stirring to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
Crispy, bite-sized Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and finely minced vegetables. These are a popular appetizer or party food, traditionally served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a developing embryo that is boiled and eaten from the shell. It is a popular street food and delicacy in the Philippines, often enjoyed with salt or spiced vinegar.
A comforting and simple Filipino rice porridge, often enjoyed as a hearty street breakfast. This is the plain base version, perfect for customization.
A hearty and flavorful Filipino pork stew, traditionally made with tender pork, savory liver, and a medley of vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce. A beloved classic comfort food.
A classic Filipino pulutan (bar snack) or appetizer featuring crispy fried tofu and tender boiled pork belly, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce and fresh aromatics. Perfect with a cold beer.
A comforting and flavorful Filipino soup featuring tender salmon head and belly simmered in a tangy tamarind broth, balanced with fresh vegetables. This version highlights the rich, fatty cuts of salmon for maximum flavor.
This recipe is for a flavorful sushi bake, perfect for sharing at gatherings. It features a base of sushi rice, topped with a creamy and spicy imitation crab mixture, then baked until golden and served with seaweed wrappers.
A classic Filipino birthday dish, Pancit Canton features chewy egg noodles stir-fried with tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. It's believed that eating long noodles symbolizes a long life.
