Nilagang baka is a Philippine dish of boiled beef and vegetables in broth. Ingredients 2½ kg beef ribs ½ teaspoon black peppercorns 1 onion, quartered 1 potato, quartered 1 cabbage, quartered 2 pieces of Chinese cabbage 1 corn cob, quarter-sliced…
Adobo chicken is the most indigenous in the Philippines. It has evolved over the centuries to prepare foods that won’t spoil easily in a tropical climate. The vinegar gives it a tangy taste and acts as a preservative. Each region…
Kare-kare is a Philippine stew derived from curry with a savory peanut sauce. Ingredients 1 pack (1.5–2 lb) oxtail 6 cups water ½ cup annatto seeds for coloring 3 eggplants 1 lb string beans 1 banana blossom 1 head garlic,…
Sinigang, the famous sour soup of the Philippines, is a fruity sour-based soup boiled with either pork, beef, chicken, fish or seafood. A variety of vegetables can be included, but onions and tomatoes are required. Root vegetables are too starchy…
Sopas is a Filipino macaroni soup made with elbow macaroni, meat, vegetables, and milk. Ingredients 1 tbsp butter or olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 250 grams chicken meat, still attached to the bones Salt Freshly…
Sisig, famous for being a food eaten while drinking alcoholic beverages, is a Filipino dish made from pork jowl and ears (maskara), pork belly, and chicken liver, which is usually seasoned with calamansi, onions, and chili peppers. It originates from…
Lumpia are a variety of fried Filipino spring rolls, and they make a tasty dish. Ingredients 1½ pounds (680 g) ground chicken or pork ⅓ cup chopped water chestnuts ½ cup chopped onion 4 eggs ¼ cup soy sauce salt…
If you have ever hosted a true Filipino party whether it be a birthday, wedding or a community fiesta (feast) then you would know that a party is never complete without Roast Pig or Roast Suckling Pig. Oftentimes in these…
Dinuguan (pork blood stew) or dinardaraan in Ilocano is a Filipino dish usually made from the blood, entrails and meat of a pig. It is sometimes known as “chocolate meat” as the stew has a thick chocolate-like color and consistency.…
Champorado is a chocolate porridge and favorite Filipino comfort food, especially during cold weather. Ingredients ½ kg glutinous rice Water (about 4–6 times the rice volume) ½ kg white granulated sugar 2 spoons cocoa powder 1 can (12 oz) evaporated…
Binagoongan is a Filipino cooking process consisting of vegetables (most notably water spinach) or meat (usually pork, but can also be chicken or beef) sautéed or braised in bagoong alamang (shrimp paste), garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Some recipes…