Brimming in a pork stew infused with aromatic peppercorn, sesame oil and soy sauce, Pata Tim is a classic Filipino dish with traces in Chinese cuisine. Its name actually originates from “Pata Itim”, which, when translated from Filipino to English, means “black pork hock”. The dish is said to be an evolved adaptation of the…
Having chicken binagoongan is another equally delicious way of having your fill of the classic Filipino dish without red meat. There is something remarkably Filipino about a good binagoongan dish. It is peppered with all the uniquely salty notes of your classic bagoong alamang or shrimp paste. Chicken Binagoongan is a great recipe to introduce…
Savor, spice and sourness, all of these flavors simmering in one dish together might sound like too much. But that simply isn’t the case for the delicious pork dinuguan. Made with thick and well-seasoned pork blood, it admittedly isn’t your regular savory dish guaranteed to please all palates. Still, it’s a leap you might want…
Want to try a creative spin on your leftovers? This adobo fried rice is perfect! Fried rice is pleasant on its own, but the tasty combination of that and adobo is incredible. I love how garlicky and savory this fried rice is. With breakfast being the most important meal of the day, this dish will…
Adobong Kangkong is a simple vegetable dish that is considered a staple in many Filipino homes. Water Spinach which is locally known as Kangkong is the main ingredient for this healthy vegetable dish.
There are several varieties of Kangkong. In the Philippines, the most common variety is the wide-leaf ones; these are usually seen floating (if not intentionally grown) in watery areas. Another variety is the Chinese Spinach or Water Cabbage which is locally known as Chinese Kangkong.
Although the preparation for this dish is very simple, it is recommended to exert some time and effort in cleaning the vegetable. Since Kangkong easily grows and multiplies in watery areas, we never know how clean (or dirty) they are when sold in the market.
I usually add slices of pork to make this dish more flavorful – not a bad idea. After my latest trip to the Philippines, I learned that using lots of toasted garlic in making this dish makes it taste better while promoting better health.
Try this Adobong Kangkong recipe and let me know what you think.
A delectable, sour fusion of carrots, pork, shrimp, and of course, white radish, this Ginisang Labanos recipe is filled with all the fun of its varied, colorful ingredients. Because of the abundance of labanos or white radish, it has rich notes of acerbity that make it stand out as a Filipino viand. It is also…
The sound of sizzling pusit is one that is truly unforgettable. The smell is mouthwatering, and the sight is absolutely mesmerizing –– altogether, it’s a dish really difficult not to love! Sizzling pusit, or sizzling squid, is a dish popular at inihaws and restobars across the country. Many love to enjoy it with a nice…
Pinakbet Tagalog is a Filipino vegetable dish. It is composed of a variety of vegetables and it also has a protein component. I made use of lechon kawali or crispy deep-fried pork belly for this recipe. This recipe is a variation of the popular Pinakbet Ilocano. The difference between the two versions has something to…
There’s no question about it: if you’re Filipino, you’ve had sinigang at least once in your life. Hot, sour, and refreshing, sinigang is a soup native to the Philippines. We often consider it to be adobo’s contender for National Dish. Sinigang is a combination of your choice of meat and a typical array of vegetables,…
Ultimately, one amazing thing about meatballs is the freedom that comes in experimenting with it. It is almost as if its flavors naturally embrace most side dishes or savory seasonings and sauces you pair with it. Perhaps this is why it also works so flawlessly well with a sauce that collaborates gorgeously with many ingredients…
