Inasal is a Filipino dish wherein chicken pieces are marinated in a special blend of ingredients and grilled or roasted until perfectly cooked. This dish is best eaten with rice topped with chicken oil, and a serving of pickled papaya known locally as atcharang papaya. How to Make Chicken Inasal Making Inasal is easy. All…
Beef Pares are cubed beef briskets cooked with spices and tenderized to perfection. The aroma of this dish alone is enticing. The taste is captivating. You will surely ask for more after tasting it. I was first introduced to this dish during my elementary days. It was in a local Tapsilog restaurant in Las Pinas…
Taho is a type of snack in the Philippines. It has a pudding-like texture. The toppings include a sweet brown syrup called arnibal, and sago pearls. You will often see hawkers early in the morning selling taho on the streets. I love having taho for breakfast. When we are in Manila, we make sure to…
Pancit Canton it is a type of Lo Mein or tossed noodles known as flour sticks. This dish is often served during birthdays and special occasions to symbolize long life. It is prepared using a variety of ingredients, which makes it look festive. There is also a combination of different flavors that make it delicious….
Chicken Pancit Medley is an easy chicken pancit recipe that I made using two types of noodles, bihon and sotanghon. The first noodle is known as rice sticks. Pancit bihon is a good dish to make with it. Sotanghon is called green bean thread. This delicious pancit dish is quick and easy to make. It…
Pork Adobo in Pineapple Juice with Boiled Egg is what I had for lunch. I liked how this dish turned out. It is delicious! The pork is tender and flavorful. I also liked how fresh it tasted. Using pineapple juice in this recipe really made a difference. What is Pork Adobo in Pineapple Juice? Pork…
Arroz Caldo (literally translated as warm rice) is a type of congee (or lugaw) that closely resembles the risotto. Though this dish is of Chinese origin, the (new) name was actually given by the Spaniards because of pronounciation issues.
The use of chicken (cut into individual servings) makes Arroz Caldo different from other congees. Safflower (wild saffron), toasted garlic, and scallions are added to enhance the flavor, color, and aroma of the dish.
This lugaw is usually served during breakfast. I remember seeing several well-lit carts complete with chairs and tables along Edsa (a major road in Manila) serving this congee with Goto and lugaw. Several tapsilogan and karinderya also carry this in their daily menu. Arroz Caldo is also one of the favorite food of those who want to sober-up.
There is nothing like having a bowl of hot Creamy Chicken Sopas to make you feel warm and comfy on a cold day, especially during this time when the temperature outside starts to get chilly. This recipe should be able to help you cook a delicious sopas that you can serve to the entire family….
Another favorite Filipino dish is the Kaldereta. It is a hearty meat dish using chevon (goat meat), beef, or pork combined with potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce, and liver spread or liver paste. This is a popular dish served during special occasions and a regular in every Filipino cookbook.
Ginisang Monggo with Dilis is sautéed mung beans and anchovies, with fish sauce and ground black pepper as seasoning. It is a version of my favorite monggo dish that I used to have every Friday when I was still residing in the Philippines. I am not sure when this practice started. I don’t have a…
