What flavors do you often look for when it comes to a meal? Do you prefer something outstandingly savory, or perhaps a touch of sourness for some excitement in the dish? Or maybe you like to have a certain level of sweetness, which is pretty common for Filipino cuisine. Well, for some cooks, it’s all…
Fish Recipes
Baked Garlic Salmon and Easy Tofu Sisig
In search of the most scrumptious, refreshing lunch dish? I have quite the combo for you. This Baked Garlic Salmon and Easy Tofu Sisig is sure to satisfy a wide range of people with its offer of both well-seasoned seafood and a vegetarian option in the sisig. I love to have these together because the…
Tochong Bangus Recipe
Surrounded by bodies of water from all four corners, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that we Filipinos really know what we’re doing with seafood. The many fresh ingredients we find in our waters easily turn into delicious and hearty meals for us and our loved ones. In no way an exception from…
Creamy Baked Salmon
Many delicious meals have been served piping hot and straight from the oven. Baking trays and pans are incredibly popular cookware, and this is even more true around the holidays! With numerous gatherings of friends and family to attend to, party trays are all the rage. From sweet desserts to those mouthwateringly savory, a good…
Crispy Garlic Bangus and Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Crispy Garlic Bangus has always been a favorite in my household. Touted as the Philippines’ national fish, milkfish, or bangus as we more commonly refer to it as, is a Filipino favorite without question. There’s a rich creaminess to bangus that you can’t get in any other fish, and it’s something people both young and…
Pinaputok na Tilapia Recipe
Among the best parts of Filipino cuisine is how it rarely shies away from incorporating a great and wild variety of ingredients into its dishes. In such a way, Filipino cooks are able to be both extravagant and innovative in their creations. Pinaputok na Tilapia stands as one of those recipes– filled to the brim…
Pinangat na Galunggong sa Kamias
Tart, refreshing, and savory, pinangat na galunggong is a dish that has graced many dining tables across the country. It is similar to sinigang in that they both consist of a sour broth, brought about by the different ingredients. In the case of this recipe, the sourness of our pinangat na galunggong comes from the…
Air Fried Fish Sinigang sa Miso
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,…
Tuscan Salmon
For those who love rich and creamy flavors, this Tuscan Salmon recipe is just perfect for you. With an indulgent mix of whipped cream, butter and cheese, Tuscan Salmon is bound to be a family favorite. By following just a few quick and easy steps, you can have it at your dinner table in no…
Sweet and Sour Tilapia
Sweet and sour is a combination that originally came from Asia. Several Asian food (mostly of Chinese origin) adopted this blend. Based on articles, the Chinese (particularly the Cantonese) were the one’s who originally came up with the thought of mixing these two different flavors.
Pesang Isda with Ginisang Miso
Pesang Isda with Ginisang Miso is one combination that I enjoy eating with rice. The main dish is fish that was cooked in ginger broth along with green leafy vegetables. It has a nice and mild flavor. Ginisang miso, on the other hand, is sautéed yellow miso with tomato and crumbled tofu. It is quite…
Salmon Sisig
Salmon sisig is a version of the famous Filipino sisig. This uses salmon fillet as the main ingredient. It is light, delicious, and easy-to-make. Enjoy this as an appetizer with your favorite beverage, or have this for lunch along with warm rice. How to Cook Salmon Sisig Making your own sisig using salmon is literally…
Ginataang Sapsap
Ginataang Sapsap is simply butterfish and fresh spinach cooked in coconut milk. I also added chili peppers to make it spicy. This Filipino dish is best served with newly cooked white rice. If you have tried ginataang salmon and liked it, you will enjoy this dish too. How to Cook Ginataang Sapsap Cooking this dish…
Tortang Noodles at Sardinas
Making tortang noodles at sardinas is a good way to combine canned sardines and instant noodles into an interesting dish. This can be eaten as it is, or with a little bit of rice. It makes a good meal during the quarantine period. How to Cook Tortang Noodles at Sardinas This is just like making…
Sardines Fish Ball with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sardines Fish ball is a good dish to prepare while on lockdown. It is easy-to-make, delicious, and affordable. The ingredients are also easy to find. Chances are that you already have everything at the moment. If you enjoyed my sardines with sotanghon and pechay recipe, you will love this as well. Watch How to Make…
Sardines with Sotanghon and Pechay
Sardines with Sotanghon and Pechay is a type of noodle soup that makes use of canned sardines in tomato sauce, Vermicelli noodles, and pechay (this is a vegetable similar to baby bok choy). Is is a budget-friendly dish that only takes a few minutes to make. This is one of my go-to dishes during the…
Fish Sinigang
Fish sinigang or sinigang na isda is a type of Filipino fish soup wherein fish is cooked in a sour broth together with a variety of vegetables. This version makes use of fried red snapper (also known as maya-maya). How to Cook Fish Sinigang Sinigang is one of the easiest Filipino dishes to make. I…
Sinanglay na Tilapia Recipe
Sinanglay na tilapia is a Filipino dish wherein fish, such as tilapia, is stuffed with onion, tomato, ginger, and garic, and then cooked in coconut milk. This dish is somewhat similar to Ginataang Tilapia. However, certain ingredients and procedure varies. The first few steps in preparing Sinanglay reminds me of how I prepare the fish…
Ginataang Tulingan
Ginataang Tulingan is a Filipino dish wherein fish is cooked in coconut milk along with eggplant and other ingredients. The fish used in this recipe is locally referred to as tulingan. It is also known as bullet tuna or bonito. The dish might sound plain, but I like it a lot. Here’s why. The end…
Steamed Fish with Mayonnaise
Steamed Fish with Mayonnaise is a colorful fish dish that looks really lively. Have you tried or seen this dish before? To e, it resembles a festive celebration, although the fish is quite simple. I used a large grouper for this recipe, but you can also use other fish varieties. How to Cook Steamed Fish with…
Ukoy Dulong Recipe
Ukoy Dulong is a type of Filipino fish fritter with mung bean sprouts. This is one ukoy version that I like most because dulong is one of my favorite fish. I like this fish variety because it is tasty. It is also convenient to prepare and eat. Since these are very tiny (it is around…
Bangus Sisig Recipe
Sisig has been one of the best creations in Filipino cuisine. It is delicious in many ways. There is also more than one way to make this dish. Bangus sisig is a good version that can be considered as an alternative to pork. It is healthier, yummy, and easy to prepare. I personally define bangus…
Grilled Tuna Belly
Tuna belly is perfect for grilling. This grilled tuna belly recipe is easy to follow and the result is great. You should be enjoying your tasty and delicious tuna belly after a few hours of preparation. How to Make Grilled Tuna Belly Making your own grilled tuna at home can never be tastier and easier….
Fried Tilapia Recipe
Fried Tilapia or any kind of fried fish is easy to cook. I’m sure that we all have our own ways of frying fish. I am sharing this recipe post just so you know how I do it. There is nothing special in my method. In fact, most of you might be doing the same…