There is always something distinctly fun about eating a meal that is known to pack a punch. Some of us prefer adding hot sauce, or some chili flakes here and there. But of course, the best spice probably comes from integrating some of that delicious chili pepper right into the heart of the dish. For…
There are very few meals that Filipinos love more than breakfast! Whether it’s a value meal you can find at any fast food joint or a dish cooked with love from home, it’s always great to have a hearty, filling start to your day. And there’s no heartier, more filling and delicious breakfast than the…
For a dish you can directly translate into English with the phrase “boiled beef,” you probably wouldn’t expect Nilagang Baka to be a delicious balance of flavors. From the soft and satisfying texture of baby bok choy to the ever tender and rich cubes of beef sirloin, this recipe only intermingles the best ingredients for…
Chicken Afritada or afritadang manok is a type of Filipino chicken stew with tomato based sauced. It is a simple dish that can be cooked on regular days. It is perfect for lunch and is better when eaten with warm white rice. The basic version includes carrots and potato. This recipe is an improved version….
Have you ever heard of Utan Bisaya before? For locals of the Visayas or those with Visayan origins, Easy Utan Bisaya (or Law-Uy) is a vegetable soup made with the freshest of vegetables boiled in water. It is similar to another popular vegetable soup, bulanglang. We know we have to thank the Visayans for some…
If there’s one thing that can be said about Filipino cuisine, it’s that we love sour dishes. Something about this kind of taste simply appeals to us –– think of the classic sinigang, or the homey sinampalukang manok. Perhaps sourness gives us that much-needed refreshing jolt for the day; perhaps we just like to keep…
If you’ve had your fair share of Filipino cuisine, you’d be well aware of the fact that we know how to serve liver. While it tends to be a seldom used part of the animal in some parts of the world, we’ve discovered some of the best and most delectable ways to cook with this…
Biko is a Filipino rice cake made from sticky rice (locally known as malagkit), coconut milk, and brown sugar. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as dessert or meryenda (mid-afternoon snack).
Traditionally, this delicious rice cake is placed over banana leaves in a bilao (round weaven bamboo tray) and garnished with latik (cooked coconut milk residue) on top. In addition, Biko is served during special occasions such as birthday parties, family reunions, and town fiestas.
Try this simple yet delicious Biko recipe.
Soy sauce, onions, salt, pepper, calamansi– these are a couple of ingredients you may commonly find in most classic Filipino viands. And the appeal definitely resonates well with us as these truly go well with a great deal of dishes, blending perfectly with savory flavors. It makes sense then for these much-favored seasonings and spices…
Arguably the most famous hodge podge of colorful vegetables and meaty goodness, Kare-kare has long made a name for itself in Filipino cuisine. And while attempts to recreate this succulent, rich mix of string beans, eggplant and ox tail may take quite some effort, we continue to patronize this beloved dish. And why wouldn’t we?…
