The Philippines, being an archipelago, is home to many different cultures and cuisines. This is why the Bulalo you eat in Metro Manila might not taste the same in, say, Batangas or Tagaytay. But this difference among cities and regions brings about a most colorful selection of food made by Filipinos. And so we should…
Recipes
How to Cook Steak on Stove with Mashed Potato and Gravy
The succulent, savory taste of steak is one that’s hard to beat. No matter where you’re from or how you like it, a piece of steak is always a surefire filling meal, whether you’re having it for lunch or dinner. Looking up “how to cook steak” on the Internet will result in a myriad of…
Chili Garlic Crab and Shrimp
Southeast Asian cuisine is as vibrant, diverse, and colorful as the entirety of its culture. The different nations that comprise this region each have their own dishes, making use of common ingredients to produce incredibly unique flavors. With many Southeast Asian countries nestling by bodies of water, it comes as no surprise that seafood plays…
Pork Picadillo
Of the many ways you can utilize ground pork, pork picadillo is one of the easiest—and even, perhaps, most delicious. After all, few dishes manage to evoke the same comfort and vibrance the way this dish does! With its uniquely Latin American and Filipino roots, pork picadillo breathes life into every kitchen with its assortment…
Beef Broccoli Recipe with Carrots
A Chinese takeout staple, beef broccoli is one of the quickest and best ways to get both protein and veggies in one bite. Crunchy, sweet broccoli mingles with tender and savory beef, resulting in a heavenly combination. Beef broccoli is great for all audiences: from kids who can be picky about vegetables to adults who…
Pork Curry Tinola
If, like me, you love to experiment with recipes, and continuously renew your dishes to make every meal exciting, you are going to love this one! Pork Curry Tinola is a rich, colorful fusion of two well-loved dishes. I’m talking about the savory, velvety Curry, and the healthy, comforting Tinola. While they both belong on…
Pinakamasarap na Pork Adobo
Being familiar with a well-loved and popular dish often leads us to turn to the same classic recipe all of the time. After all, why fix what isn’t broken? But I say you shouldn’t turn away from a recipe upgrade to give yourself a pleasant culinary surprise every once in a while. This is why…
Healthy Ginataang Gulay with Tofu and Shrimp
Before we start picking and cooking our food, we usually ask ourselves what’s best for our appetite. But of course, we also have to think about how the chosen dish would benefit our bodies. That’s why it is good to have a menu of healthy options in our head for when we wonder what to…
Ginataang Monggo with Tofu and Malunggay
When it comes to Filipino food, there are not many limits as to the kind of ingredients you can add. After all, our cooks boast a great deal of knowledge in cooking with vegetables and various spices. But a component we can almost always go back to, and cook quite perfectly, is monggo or mung…
How to Cook Chicken Sotanghon Tinola
The cold January weather can be a blessing to some, but a bit of a burden to others. With the cool breeze and even cooler nights unfortunately comes the addition of the flu and other viruses. When it comes to getting sick, soups and stews are the cure to soothing both your stomach and any…
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,…
Sushi Bake Recipe
For some, cooking is an activity that’s long been present in their lives. Growing up with the craft, they naturally got used to working in the kitchen, while going through the process of improving their recipes. Meanwhile, others began a little later in their lives, with their curiosity piquing from perhaps a dish that everyone…
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…
Arroz Caldo Recipe
Arroz Caldo (literally translated as warm rice) is a type of congee (or lugaw) that closely resembles the risotto. Though this dish is of Chinese origin, the (new) name was actually given by the Spaniards because of pronounciation issues.
The use of chicken (cut into individual servings) makes Arroz Caldo different from other congees. Safflower (wild saffron), toasted garlic, and scallions are added to enhance the flavor, color, and aroma of the dish.
This lugaw is usually served during breakfast. I remember seeing several well-lit carts complete with chairs and tables along Edsa (a major road in Manila) serving this congee with Goto and lugaw. Several tapsilogan and karinderya also carry this in their daily menu. Arroz Caldo is also one of the favorite food of those who want to sober-up.
Pinapaitan sa Ampalaya
A fiesta of flavors sets Filipino cuisine heads and shoulders apart from the rest. Never one to shy away from the sweet, savory, or sour, it logically follows that we’d explore even the bitter aspects of food, too. For many, bitter food may often turn us away from the dining table almost immediately. But for…
Crispy Bagnet
When we think of crunchy, savory dishes, what may often come to mind are those of the breaded variety. May it be Fried Chicken, Shrimp Tempura or other recipes of the like, we truly enjoy a good, crispy breading. But being Pinoy also means you can probably recognize the merits of a pork belly dish…
Homemade Lechon Paksiw Sauce
The days — maybe even weeks — that follow a wonderful and festive holiday are absolutely filled with leftovers. No matter how many loved ones come and celebrate with you, whether it’s during Christmas or ringing in the new year, it’s inevitable to find yourself left with heaping portions of leftover food still waiting to…
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….
Creamy Pasta Carbonara
Everybody has their own preferences when it comes to pasta. You could lean towards the thicker kind or the thinner one, or perhaps hold more love towards red sauce over the white variety. But a recipe that people can often agree on is Pasta Carbonara. We have a plethora of delicious tomato-based pasta dishes, but…
Improved KFC Fried Chicken Recipe
Perhaps one of the most famous renditions for the favored classic, the KFC Fried Chicken recipe is one that everyone seems to be curious about. After all, its share of seasonings and distinct crunch really sets it apart as a chicken dish. Luckily, this is a recipe that you can also try replicating at home…
Hardinera (Jardinera) Recipe
Hardinera is a famous meatloaf dish that originated in Quezon Province. This is considered as a special dish and is often served only in special occasions such as town fiestas and other important gatherings.
Some say that cost of ingredients and tedious preparation method were some of the reasons why this is not a common everyday dish; however, I believe that we can do something to ease the preparation part – this post and the accompanying video might come-in handy for everyone. As for the cost, there are several ways that we can do to control it. One way is to reuse the ingredients that we already have. You can make breadcrumbs out of leftover breads; use the unexpired cheese sitting in the fridge. Buying in bulk also saves you money. Who knows, maybe you can sell Hardinera to generate extra income. Can you suggest other ways to save money on ingredients?
Beef Caldereta Recipe
With meat cooked until so tender it falls off the bone, it’s no secret that beef caldereta is a Filipino favorite. A mix of ingredients come together in this tomato-based stew practically bursting with flavor. The beef caldereta recipe is one you’ll find in practically any Filipino cookbook—and most Filipino homes don’t even need one!…
Sizzling Tofu Sisig
What are your New Year’s resolutions? One of the most common aspirations people bring up every time a new year comes along is the desire to eat healthier. Health is wealth; maintaining a good and balanced diet is a surefire way to be able to enjoy all that life has to offer. But eating right…
Creamy Macaroni Salad
Easy, creamy, and bright, macaroni salad has graced many dining tables and celebrations over the years and around the world. And it’s not without good reason! This dish is light and airy — a perfect combination for many heavy, rich, and saucy dishes. At restaurants, you can often find macaroni salad as a side dish…