Beyond the beautiful islands and gorgeous natural landmarks, street food contributes to the bright and bustling Philippines. Markets are full of different appetizing delights, and street vendors line every corner with filling snacks. From the humble fish ball to other grilled meats, both locals and tourists come to try the different offerings available. Depending on…
Appetizer Recipes
Coconut Shrimp
Regardless of what country or city you’re in, a great casual dining restaurant should always have a good shrimp appetizer. This isn’t a hard condition to fulfill — considering that there are so many out there! When you cook it perfectly, shrimp can come in all sorts of recipes, appealing to all sorts of crowds….
Original Buffalo Chicken Wings
Some of the most enjoyable gatherings of friends and family involve coming together to watch an epic sports game. Whether it’s the Super Bowl, World Cup, or NBA finals, getting to meet up to cheer your team on is nothing short of exhilarating. Cheering and shouting at your televisions with every great move or missed…
Vegetable Okoy
Okoy is one of the best snacks or appetizers out there. Its stunning, golden brown appearance is one hard to ignore; popularized by street vendors around the country, okoy is beloved for its easy to find ingredients and its simple cooking process. While the traditional okoy is one you make with shrimps and bean sprouts,…
Cheesy Onion Rings
Food is best when it’s shared. Whether you’re with an intimate group of friends or a large gathering of loved ones, the best food can oftentimes bring the best memories. The perfect plate of finger foods is always the best combination to great conversations, no matter where you are. It helps, too, that there are…
Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad spells the holidays for me. It is a sign that Christmas is just around the corner. I grew-up having this festive salad every Christmas dinner. This practice is still maintained in our household. We all help make the salad and enjoy it together as family. Absolutely filling and bursting with flavor…
Pork Siomai Recipe
Siomai is a traditional Chinese dumpling. This popular dumpling has made its way to the heart of the Filipino’s as evidenced by the hundreds of stalls, eateries, and restaurants who serve them. Traditionally cooked through steaming, siomai nowadays are also served fried complimented with soy sauce and calamansi.
In Manila, the best siomai can be found in the Manila China Town (which is the oldest China Town in the world). Several Chinese restaurants and even stalls serve different siomai varieties. Outside of China town, Pao Tsin would be the best one for me.
This recipe that I have for you is the Cantonese variety. It basically makes use of ground pork, shrimps, and mushrooms as the main ingredients. I liked this recipe for its oriental taste.
Try this delicious Siomai recipe
Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai
Don’t forget to make Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai for Noche Buena. This version of the Filipino egg roll is delicious. It is flavorful and tastes best when dipped in sweet and sour sauce. How to Cook Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai The procedure is the same as making traditional Lumpiang Shanghai. Combine all filling ingredients. Wrap it in…
Talong Bola Bola
Meatballs are awesome. You can enjoy eating it by itself, or you can make certain dishes using it. Talong bola bola is a type of meatball composed of eggplant and ground pork. This makes a perfect appetizer. It is crisp on the outside and it tastes yummy. I suggest having it with dipping sauce to…
Kilawing Labanos
Kilawin is synonymous to ceviche. It is the Filipino way of preparing food by marinating in acid. Fish, meat, and vegetable can be marinated in vinegar (acetic acid), or calamansi (citric acid) until it gets fully cooked. There are certain dishes that needs extra cooking through fire. This dish is a good example. Kilawing labanos…
Fried Ham and Cheese Roll
Fried Ham and Cheese Roll is an easy snack or appetizer. It tastes really good and it also has that crisp and crunchy texture on the outside. This recipe is simple and inexpensive. Kids love it! I usually make this using leftover tasty bread. You can make this dish if your loaf of bread is about…
Dyanamite Lumpia
Dynamite Lumpia is a version of the popular Filipino deep-fried egg rolls. This version is unique because it involves the use of stuffed long green chili. The idea is somewhat similar to chile relleno, except that the stuffed chili peppers are wrapped in lumpia wrapper and deep fried until golden brown and crispy. I like…
Buffalo Chicken Wing with Sauce Recipe
This quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe will guide you on how to make basic Buffalo wings from scratch. This includes the simple steps on how to make Buffalo chicken wing sauce. I enjoyed this dish as an appetizer along with my homemade ranch dressing. It was also perfect with sliced carrots and celery. A…
Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Popcorn Chicken or Chicken Popcorn are small slices of chicken that were coated in flour and deep fried until it turns light to medium brown. This is a kid favorite and goes well with most dipping sauces. Speaking about dipping sauce, some of the favorites that goes well with this are barbecue, honey mustard, sweet and…
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
One of the simplest appetizer that I enjoy eating (and making) is Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop. It is yummy and has a balanced flavor. The marriage between the bacon and scallop always works out great. In addition, it is easy to prepare. In fact, this recipe is intended for beginners. I did not prepare any sauce…
Buffalo Pork Ribs Recipe
Buffalo Pork Ribs makes a good appetizer. It is prepared almost the same way as my Buffalo chicken wings, except that the pork spare ribs needed to be tenderized first before frying. There are two ways to do this: the traditional way of boiling pork for 60 minutes or so until tender, or the Sous Vide…
Sizzling Tuna Sisig
Sizzling Tuna Sisig is a version of the popular Filipino sisig wherein tuna steaks sliced into small cubes are used instead of minced pork. This dish is served over a hot metal plate (also referred to as sizzling plate) and topped with crushed chicharon. It is served with chili pepper and lime or calamansi. This…
Burong Mustasa (Pickled Flat Mustard Greens)
Burong Mustasa or Pickled Flat Mustard Greens is a type of Filipino fermented appetizer wherein flat leaf mustard greens are soaked in a brine solution composed of sea salt and rice water. The latter is the liquid produced after boiling white rice in water. This way of preparing mustard greens might sounds unappealing to some…
Super Tender Juicy Chicken Nuggets
Ever tried to make your own homemade chicken nuggets? I was successful to make tender chicken nuggets with the use of buttermilk. Now, I have a new recipe that worked even better. The nuggets are very tender and moist in the inside, while the crispy on the outside. I call it Super Tender Juicy Chicken…
Cheesy Crab and Corn Nachos
Cheesy Crab and Corn Nachos is a perfect appetizer especially if you are out for a drink or two. It is cheesy, very tasty, and has a little bit of spice that will tickle your taste buds. I like to consume it while it is still freshly hot from the oven. Making your own cheesy…
Kilawing Tuna with Coconut Cream (Filipino Fish Ceviche)
Kilawing Tuna with Coconut Cream is a version of Filipino ceviche using cubed tuna meat. This version is different from the regular fish kilawin because it has coconut cream as one of the ingredients. Traditional kilawin only includes fish, either vinegar or lime (calamansi) juice, onions, ginger, and peppers. When compared to classic fish ceviche…
Tuna Salad Over Crackers
Tuna Salad Over Crackers makes a good appetizer or snack. It is quick and easy to make and friendly on your budget. I like it because it is simple and delicious. I can put it on top of any cracker. It works great on Ritz and Sky flakes. As I mentioned, this is a simpler…
Crispy Bagbagis (Crispy Deep Fried Pork Intestine)
Bagbagis is an Ilokano term that refers to intestine. Crispy bagbagis are deep fried pork intestine that are so crispy and crunchy. This dish also goes by the names crispy isaw and chicharon bituka. It is a perfect match for a cold bottle of beer. Before I proceed, I strongly suggest that you control your…
Drunken Mussels Recipe
Drunken Mussels makes a good appetizer. This is best eaten with warm toast bread or with croutons. I tried to make the recipe as simple as possible so that you can follow easily. So, what makes the mussels drunk? It’s white wine. The mussels are cooked in white wine along with butter and garlic. This…