Snack Recipes

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.

Pancit Palabok Recipe

Pancit Palabok is a noodle dish with shrimp sauce and topped with several ingredients such as cooked shrimp, boiled pork, crushed chicharon, tinapa flakes, fried tofu, scallions, and fried garlic. A very tasty treat that is sure to relieve your hunger.

There are other noodle dishes that are similar to this. Pancit Luglog and Pancit Malabon are the ones that come close to the taste and appearance (the only difference would be the noodle and some ingredients as well as some preparation steps).

If you love Jollibee’s Palabok, I’m sure that you will love this recipe even more. Please have the necessary ingredients on hand and prepare the necessary kitchen equipments so that you could enjoy this very tasty dish in no time.

Try this tasty Pansit Palabok recipe.

Siopao Asado Recipe

Siopao or hot buns is a type of dumpling with a sweet pork filling. It can be consumed anytime of the day. I personally love to have this for brunch along with a bowl of hot beef mami. This siopao asado recipe will guide you on how to make it at home. Siopao asado’s name…

Crispy Eggplant Fries

Eggplant fries are a great and quick way to enjoy a delicious and nutritious merienda. Many people tend not to enjoy eggplant because of its slimy texture; admittedly it’s not everyone’s favorite vegetable to find on the dining table. But these crunchy, crispy fries are a sure winner for both kids and adults. What makes…

Puto Pao

Puto Pao is a type of special puto with meat filling. I made it extra special by topping it with salted egg. This is easy to make. Your family will love it. How to Make It is easy and fun to make puto pao at home. You can have this as a snack, or make…

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…

Banana Fritter Recipe (Maruya)

Banana Fritter is a type of Filipino snack. It is a fried concoction made from ripe “Saba” banana or plantains. The bananas can either be sliced or mashed. It is then mixed with a batter composed of flour, sugar, vanilla, and egg. A fritter is defines as a mixture (such as a batter) that includes…

Chicken Mami Recipe

Chicken Mami is the Filipino version of Chicken Noodle Soup. It is delicious and perfect to have during the cold weather. This is usually sold in noodle houses or “mamihan” along with other favorites such as Beef Mami, Pares, and Siopao. This recipe is an easy version. It is fit for beginners. If you love…

Turon Recipe (Banana Lumpia with Caramel)

Turon is a type of Filipino snack. It is also called deep-fried banana rolls or banana lumpia. A typical Filipino meryenda and dessert, Turon has gained popularity throughout the years. This sweet snack can usually be seen on the streets being peddled along with bananacue or even vegetable lumpia. It is easy to make and…

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…

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Baked Chicken Nuggets makes a good snack for your kids. Aside from the fact that children love this food, it is also less greasy because there is no frying involved. You are also assured that there are no other filler ingredients. You are sure to enjoy the goodness of one hundred percent chicken breast. Good…

Ginataang Mais at Malagkit (Sweet Corn and Glutinous Rice Porridge)

Ginataang Mais at Malagkit or sweet corn and rice porridge with coconut milk is a simple and easy-to-cook treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert, or something to have for breakfast. It is also a perfect meryenda food. I like it hot when eaten for breakfast or as meryemda, but prefer it chilled if…

Puto Bumbong Recipe

Puto bumbong is a type of Filipino purple rice cake which is prepared by steaming ground purple rice mixture inside a bamboo tube. The tube is referred to as “bumbong ng kawayan” in Filipino. This might have been the reason why this was named as such. Puto bumbong has been associated with the Christmas season…

Panlasang Pinoy Bibingkang Galapong

Panlasang Pinoy Bibingkang Galapong is my version of bibingka that makes use of grains of glutinous and Jasmine rice. This is different from my previous bibingka recipe which involved the use of powdered rice. I liked how this recipe turned out; its texture is a little bit heavier compared to regular bibingka, but it is…

Cheese Puto Recipe

Making your own Cheese Puto at home has never been easier. This recipe will show you how to make it from scratch in less than 40 minutes. This makes a good snack and it can even be eaten for breakfast with a hot cup of brewed coffee. Yummy! I made this cheese puto using all-purpose…

Royal Bibingka

Royal Bibingka is not your regular bibingka. It is a popular rice cake that originated from Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It resembles a piece of mamon, or perhaps a Pinoy cheese cupcake at first glance, but it is a different piece of goodness that should not be ignored. It took me awhile to get the exact…

Simple Applesauce Recipe

Applesauce is a puree composed of stewed apples and honey or sugar and cinnamon. Some apple versions also makes us of other spices. Applesauce is not just baby food, even grown-ups such as myself enjoy having it once in a while. In fact, I like to have it for dessert. This Simple Apple Sauce Recipe…

How to Make Potato Chips

Do you know How to Make Potato Chips? Whether you’re expecting a house full of guests or need a healthier snack, knowing how to make potato chips at home is an impressive skill. Homemade potato chips can be much healthier than store-bought varieties because you can control the quality and quantity of ingredients. Learn from…

How to Cook Sago Pearls

Sago pearl is an important ingredient to many desserts and beverages. Although it might seem easy to cook, it is important to understand the proper way of cooking it. Sago pearls takes quite a while to prepare. If you plan to prepare dishes that require this ingredient, make sure that you prepare it ahead of…

Ube Biko Recipe

Ube Biko is a delicious Filipino kakanin that seems to be a crossover between the traditional Filipino biko and ube halaya. I felt like I wanted to eat ube halaya and biko at the same time, but since I was too lazy to make 2 dishes separately – I decided to do a crossover dish,…

How to Make Popcorn

Popcorn is best known for being the official snack of movie theatres. Popcorn can also be a low-calorie, healthy snack for you to enjoy at home. There are two major types of popcorn: air-popped and oil-popped. Air-popped popcorn is considered healthier and nutrient-rich. Get your bag of corn seeds ready and learn how to make…

How to Make Almond Butter

Almonds have earned a reputation as a superfood and for good reason. Not only can you use them to make almond milk, they can be churned into almond butter as well. Almond butter is a paste very similar to peanut butter. It comes in several varieties including smooth and crunchy, and can be made easily…

Nilupak Recipe

Nilupak is a delicious Filipino treat made from cassava. This is enjoyed in the Philippines as a snack and it can also be considered as a dessert, sometimes. Other ingredients involved are grated or shredded coconut, condensed milk, and butter or margarine. There are other Nilupak versions that make use of saba banana. The traditional…

Gluten Free Banana Bread with Almonds Recipe

This Gluten Free Banana Bread with Almonds is for those of you who are searching for gluten free bread recipes. I realized that gluten free foods and recipes should be regularly added to this food blog for the sake of our friends and readers who are sensitive with gluten. Gluten free ingredients should not be…