Looking for a spicy pick-me-up for your next cooking adventure? There’s usually a great flavor payoff from taking that risk to add a kick to your dish. But if you don’t want it to come off too strong, Filipino cooks are well aware of a component that you can add to the mix. That would…
Ginataan Recipes
Utan nga Langka
Most Filipino cooks would probably know about how essential coconut milk is to the cuisine. It just adds that much needed soothing flavor, and creates depth with its creaminess. And another ingredient we often use is dried fish, which for this dish, would be dulong. With its unique taste, we are able to enjoy a…
Chicken Gizzard Bicol Express
Those who enjoy a dish that’s equal parts succulent, sweet, and spicy are sure to find a favorite in bicol express. The timeless combination of coconut milk, sharp chili peppers, and umami shrimp paste brings warmth and comfort to every bite. And who can forget about the mouthwatering, scrumptious pieces of chunky pork belly? Put…
Ginataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa
What is the perfect meal? Typically, it’s one that manages to satisfy all three tiers of the food pyramid. First, you have your carbs — pasta, bread, or, in most Filipino cases, rice will do the trick for that. Then, you have your proteins. This can come in an array of ingredients, whether it’s meat,…
Pininyahang Baboy sa Gata Recipe (Pineapple Pork with Coconut Milk)
Soothingly creamy and perfectly sweet, Pininyahang Baboy with Gata is a dish that knows how to impress. You might be aware that there is a great variety of famous stews in Filipino cuisine. But Pininyahan recipes are definitely of the standout kind because of their one of a kind sweetness. They often bring a heightened…
Bicol Express Gising-gising Recipe
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…
Bicol Express Recipe
The mild sweetness of coconut milk brings a sense of delight to the sharp notes of chili pepper and bagoong in the classic Bicol Express recipe. This contrast has long created a spell-binding richness in taste for the dish. And this has helped make it arguably one of the most popular Filipino dishes. And righteously…
Ginataang Puso ng Saging
Ginataang Puso ng Saging is a Filipino dish wherein banana blossoms are cooked in coconut milk (or coconut cream). Protein and seafood such as ground pork and shrimp can be added depending on your preference. The word “Ginataan” is a Filipino term that means to cook in coconut milk or coconut cream. “Puso ng Saging”,…
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…
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 Bilo bilo with Langka Recipe
Ginataang Bilo-bilo with Langka is a Filipino snack dish. It is composed of glutinous rice balls (locally known as bilo-bilo), coconut cream, sugar, sago pearls, and ripe jackfruit. Some people consider this as a simplified version of the Ginataang halo-halo. How to Cook Ginataang Bilo-bilo with Langka Cooking this dish is fairly easy, as long…
Ginataang Langka with Malunggay and Dilis
I enjoy eating ginataang langka since I was a kid. It all started when I tried a similar dish at my parents’ hometown in Romblon. This Ginataang Langka with Malunggay and Dilis is an improvised version of the dish that I once enjoyed eating. The difference between the two version has something to do with…
Ginataang Manok with Papaya
Ginataang Manok with Papaya is a delicious way of cooking chicken. This is one of my favorite Filipino chicken dishes for several reasons. The cooking process is simple, and the result is great. I like how tasty and spicy the chicken became, and I love its rich and creamy sauce. This dish is ideal to…
Chicken Bicol Express
Chicken Bicol Express is the chicken version of the popular Filipino Bicol Express dish. This recipe makes use of boneless chicken breast, which is lower in fat and cholesterol compared to pork. It also has high protein content. Now, you can easily cook this version of Bicol express in the comfort of your own kitchen….
Ginataang Bitsuelas
Ginataang Bitsuelas is a Filipino vegetable dish wherein green beans are cooked in coconut milk. I also add a bit of pork into the recipe to provide protein. This dish can be prepared quickly for lunch. It is best enjoyed with warm white rice. How to Cook Ginataang Bitsuelas This is a simple dish that…
Ginataang Mackerel
Ginataang Mackerel with Spinach is a simple dish that can be eaten for lunch. It is composed of Canned Mackerel in brine, coconut milk, and fresh spinach. This budget-friendly recipe is simple and straightforward. It only takes less than 20 minutes to complete the entire dish. I love the outcome of this fish recipe because…
Ginataang Tilapia Recipe
Ginataang tilapia is fish with spinach cooked in coconut milk. I am specifically using tilapia, a fish belonging to the tilapiine cichlid tribe, for this recipe. Red snapper and mackerel works well too. The word “ginataan” (also spelled as guinataan) is a Filipino cooking method that involves coconut meat or cream. It literally means cooked…
Pork Kaldereta sa Gata
Pork Kalderera sa Gata is a crossover between two famous Filipino dishes, kaldereta and ginataan. Pork belly that were cut into cubes are sautéed in garlic, onions, and ripe tomatoes. It is then stewed in a mixture of broth and coconut milk. How to Cook Kaldereta Gata The first thing to do is to sauté garlic until it turns light brown….
Ginataang Manok with Kalabasa Recipe
Ginataang Manok with Kalabasa is a simple Filipino chicken dish wherein chicken slices are cooked in coconut milk along with squash and malunggay leaves. This healthy dish is quick and easy to make. The recipe below resulted in a rich, creamy, and tasty chicken and vegetable dish that my family loved. The kids were able…
How to Cook Ginataang Langka with Pork
This is an Easy Ginataang langka with Pork Recipe using minimal ingredients. I recommend this to everyone, most especially to beginners and to those who are thinking of trying to cook for the first time. I remember enjoying it in the Philippines when I was still a child. This is one of the dishes that…
How to Cook Gising Gising
This gising gising recipe post will guide you on how to cook green beans and ground pork with coconut milk in under 30 minutes. Refer to the cooking video at the bottom of this page for the step by step demonstration. Gising gising is Filipino dish composed of Baguio beans and ground pork. These ingredients…
How to Cook Bicol Express
Bicol Express is a type of Filipino stew that makes use of coconut milk and coconut cream. Traditional Bicol Express recipe involves the use of pork as the main ingredient. Fatty pork cuts such as pork belly and pork shoulder are preferred. These are cooked by boiling in coconut milk along with chili peppers and…
Ginataang Lechon Kawali with Kalabasa and Long Green Beans
Ginataang Lechon Kawali with Kalabasa and Green Beans is something that I will be making regularly from this day forward. It was my first time using leftover deep fried pork belly for this recipe. I did not expect it to be this good. There were lots of flavors going on my plate. It was delicious….
Ginataang Baka – Beef in Coconut Milk with Green Beans and Spinach
Ginataang Baka is a rich and flavorful dish that I make for my family every now and then. We love to have it for lunch along with rice. I want mine super spicy, so I have my own saucer on the side with crushed fresh chili peppers and patis. Wow! Ang Sarap! (It is delicious!)…