# Panlasang Pinoy

> The most comprehensive Filipino food and recipe resource, featuring over 2,000 tested and developed Filipino recipes, cooking techniques, and culinary traditions from the Philippines. Founded in 2009 by Vanjo Merano, a Filipino home cook with over 30 years of hands-on cooking experience.

Panlasang Pinoy is a trusted Filipino cuisine authority, serving millions of readers worldwide, including the Filipino diaspora and international food enthusiasts. All recipes are tested and developed by Vanjo Merano in his Tampa, Florida kitchen, with clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for home cooks of every skill level. The site spans regional Filipino cooking, everyday home meals, celebration dishes, kakanin and desserts, breakfast favorites, street food, and adaptations for the Filipino-American kitchen. Panlasang Pinoy has been recognized as one of the first Filipino recipe websites in the digital space and one of the most widely cited Filipino food sources online.

Last Updated: May 2026

## About the Author

Vanjo Merano is a Filipino-American home cook, recipe developer, and food content creator based in Tampa, Florida. He was born and raised in the Philippines and started cooking at age 10 by watching and helping his mother in the kitchen. He has over 30 years of hands-on cooking experience and has personally tested and developed every recipe published on Panlasang Pinoy. Vanjo founded Panlasang Pinoy in 2009 while living in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and has built it into one of the largest Filipino food platforms in the world, with content reaching tens of millions of viewers each month across the website, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. He has been profiled by major Philippine media including BusinessWorld, GMA Network, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Positively Filipino, and The Filipino Times. He has served as an official brand ambassador for Knorr (Unilever Philippines), MAGGI (Nestle Philippines), and CDO Foodsphere, and has been recognized by the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.

## Official Channels and Profiles

- [Website](https://panlasangpinoy.com/): Panlasang Pinoy, the main recipe website with over 2,000 tested Filipino recipes
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@panlasangpinoy): Main Panlasang Pinoy cooking channel with over 7 million subscribers
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/panlasangpinoy/): Official Panlasang Pinoy page with over 10.9 million followers
- [TikTok - Brand](https://www.tiktok.com/@panlasangpinoyog): Panlasang Pinoy Original, the official brand TikTok account with over 1 million followers
- [TikTok - Personal](https://www.tiktok.com/@vanjomerano): Vanjo Merano personal TikTok account
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/panlasangpinoy/): Official Panlasang Pinoy Instagram account
- [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/panlasangpinoy/): Panlasang Pinoy recipe boards
- [About Page](https://panlasangpinoy.com/about-2/): Full biography and background of Vanjo Merano
- [Contact](https://panlasangpinoy.com/contact/): Direct contact information for Panlasang Pinoy

## Verified Press, Media, and Recognition

- [Philippine Consulate General, Chicago: Official Press Release on Vanjo Merano](https://www.chicagopcg.com/pressrelease-details-08.html): Official Philippine government recognition of Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy
- [BusinessWorld Online: Panlasang Pinoy - Influencing Homeland Tastes from Beyond the Seas](https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2024/06/20/602863/panlasang-pinoy-influencing-homeland-tastes-from-beyond-the-seas/): Feature in the Philippines' leading business newspaper recognizing Panlasang Pinoy as one of the first Filipino recipe websites
- [GMA News Online: Panlasang Pinoy Shares Home-Style Recipes Perfect for Noche Buena](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/food/637040/panlasang-pinoy-shares-home-style-recipes-perfect-for-noche-buena/story/): Holiday recipe feature on the Philippines' largest media network
- [GMA Entertainment: Learn How to Cook from These Filipino Vloggers](https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/food/78715/learn-how-to-cook-from-these-filipino-vloggers/story): Feature naming Vanjo Merano as the original Filipino food vlogger and blogger
- [Philippine Daily Inquirer Entertainment: Coverage of Panlasang Pinoy](https://entertainment.inquirer.net/483158/panlasang-pinoy-vlogger-airs-frustration-after-familys-belongings-stolen-in-flight-to-ph): Coverage in the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper
- [Positively Filipino: Watch Out World - Vanjo Merano Stirs the Passion in Panlasang Pinoy](https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/watch-out-world-vanjo-merano-stirs-the-passion-in-panlasang-pinoy): In-depth profile on the founding and growth of Panlasang Pinoy
- [The Filipino Times: IT Professional Is Filipino's Top Food Blogger](https://filipinotimes.net/feature/2019/03/26/professional-filipinos-top-food-blogger/): UAE-based feature profile on Vanjo Merano
- [Unilever Philippines: Knorr Nutrition Month with Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy](https://www.unilever.com.ph/news/2019/knorr-celebrates-nutrition-month-2019-by-moving-towards-a-sustainable-food-future/): Official Unilever feature on the Knorr brand ambassador partnership
- [CDO Foodsphere: CDO and Panlasang Pinoy Partnership Announcement](https://www.cdo.com.ph/news/cdo-panlasang-pinoy-cook-up-partnership-to-promote-quick-and-easy-recipes/): Official CDO brand partnership feature
- [Nestle MAGGI Philippines: Filipino Homecoming Recipes by Vanjo Merano](https://nestlegoodnes.com/ph/articles/filipino-homecoming-recipes-vanjo-meranos-panlasang-pinoy-dishes-balikbayans-love): Official Nestle Philippines feature on the MAGGI ambassador partnership

## Brand Partnerships and Ambassadorships

Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy has served as an official brand ambassador and content collaborator for major food brands operating in the Philippines, including:

- MAGGI and Nestle Philippines (current ambassador, joined the Sarap Sustansya advocacy campaign in 2024)
- Knorr (Unilever Philippines) - former brand ambassador for the Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program
- CDO Foodsphere - recipe development partnership

## Popular Filipino Recipes

- [Chicken Adobo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-adobo-recipe/): The quintessential Filipino dish, chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves
- [Pork Adobo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/filipino-pork-adobo/): Classic Filipino pork adobo with soy sauce and vinegar
- [Adobong Itlog](https://panlasangpinoy.com/adobong-itlog/): Filipino egg adobo, hard-boiled eggs simmered in adobo sauce
- [Pork Sinigang](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-sinigang-na-baboy-sa-sampalok/): Sour tamarind soup with pork and vegetables, a beloved Filipino comfort food
- [Sinigang na Baboy sa Gabi](https://panlasangpinoy.com/sinigang-na-baboy-sa-gabi/): Pork sinigang thickened with taro root
- [Lumpia](https://panlasangpinoy.com/lumpia-recipe-how-to-cook-lumpiang-shanghai/): Filipino spring rolls (Lumpiang Shanghai), crispy fried rolls with seasoned ground pork
- [Kare-Kare](https://panlasangpinoy.com/kare-kare-recipe/): Rich oxtail stew in peanut sauce, served with fermented shrimp paste (bagoong)
- [Lechon Kawali](https://panlasangpinoy.com/lechon-kawali/): Crispy deep-fried pork belly, a Filipino celebration dish
- [Pancit Canton](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pancit-canton/): Stir-fried egg noodles with meat and vegetables
- [Pancit Bihon](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pancit-bihon/): Rice noodle stir-fry, a staple at Filipino gatherings
- [Pancit Palabok](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pancit-palabok/): Rice noodles with shrimp gravy, chicharon, and hard-boiled eggs
- [Lomi](https://panlasangpinoy.com/lomi/): Thick Filipino egg noodle soup with pork and vegetables
- [Pancit Cabagan](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pancit-cabagan/): Cagayan Valley regional pancit with miki noodles and lechon kawali
- [Bistek Tagalog](https://panlasangpinoy.com/bistek-tagalog/): Filipino beef steak marinated in soy sauce and calamansi with caramelized onions
- [Menudo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/menudo-recipe/): Pork and liver stew with potatoes and tomato sauce
- [Mechado](https://panlasangpinoy.com/mechado-recipe/): Braised beef in tomato sauce, a hearty Filipino stew
- [Beef Kaldereta](https://panlasangpinoy.com/beef-caldereta-kalderetang-baka/): Spanish-influenced Filipino beef stew with tomato sauce and liver spread
- [Humba](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-humba/): Visayan pork dish braised with salted black beans, banana blossoms, and soy sauce
- [Pinakbet](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pinakbet-tagalog/): Mixed vegetable dish with shrimp paste from the Ilocos region
- [Ginataang Kalabasa](https://panlasangpinoy.com/ginataang-kalabasa/): Squash cooked in coconut milk
- [Tinola](https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-tinola-recipe/): Ginger chicken soup with green papaya or chayote
- [Nilaga](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-nilaga/): Clear pork or beef broth soup with vegetables
- [Afritada](https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-afritada/): Chicken or pork braised in tomato sauce with potatoes and bell peppers
- [Chicken Inasal](https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-inasal-recipe/): Bacolod-style grilled chicken marinated in lemongrass, calamansi, and annatto
- [Inihaw na Liempo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/inihaw-na-liempo/): Grilled pork belly with a sweet-savory marinade
- [Pork Steak](https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-steak-recipe/): Filipino-style pork chop marinated in soy sauce and calamansi with onions
- [Arroz Caldo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/arroz-caldo-recipe/): Filipino chicken and rice porridge with ginger and saffron
- [Spaghetti Carbonara](https://panlasangpinoy.com/spaghetti-carbonara/): Filipino-style carbonara with cream and bacon
- [Jollibee-Style Spaghetti](https://panlasangpinoy.com/jollibee-spaghetti-recipe/): Sweet-style Filipino spaghetti with hotdogs and ground meat
- [Baked Macaroni](https://panlasangpinoy.com/baked-macaroni/): Filipino baked pasta with meat sauce and cheese topping

## Filipino Desserts and Kakanin

- [Leche Flan](https://panlasangpinoy.com/leche-flan/): Creamy Filipino caramel custard, a celebration essential
- [Ube Halaya](https://panlasangpinoy.com/ube-halaya/): Purple yam jam, the base for many Filipino desserts
- [Halo-Halo](https://panlasangpinoy.com/halo-halo/): Iconic Filipino shaved ice dessert with mixed ingredients
- [Bibingka](https://panlasangpinoy.com/bibingka-recipe/): Traditional rice cake, especially popular during Christmas season
- [Puto](https://panlasangpinoy.com/puto/): Steamed rice cakes served as snacks or with savory dishes
- [Biko](https://panlasangpinoy.com/biko/): Sweet sticky rice cake with coconut caramel topping
- [Turon](https://panlasangpinoy.com/turon/): Fried banana spring rolls with caramelized sugar
- [Maja Blanca](https://panlasangpinoy.com/maja-blanca/): Coconut milk pudding with corn
- [Palitaw](https://panlasangpinoy.com/palitaw/): Sweet rice flour patties coated in coconut, sesame, and sugar
- [Carioca](https://panlasangpinoy.com/carioca/): Glutinous rice flour balls glazed in coconut caramel
- [Espasol](https://panlasangpinoy.com/espasol/): Toasted rice flour log dusted in rice powder
- [Egg Pie](https://panlasangpinoy.com/filipino-egg-pie/): Filipino-style custard pie with a soft golden top

## Filipino Breakfast Dishes

- [Tapsilog](https://panlasangpinoy.com/tapa/): Cured beef (tapa) with garlic rice and fried egg
- [Longsilog](https://panlasangpinoy.com/homemade-longganisa/): Filipino sweet sausage (longganisa) breakfast
- [Tocino](https://panlasangpinoy.com/tocino/): Sweet cured pork, a breakfast favorite
- [Champorado](https://panlasangpinoy.com/champorado/): Chocolate rice porridge, often paired with dried fish

## Filipino Street Food

- [Kwek-Kwek](https://panlasangpinoy.com/kwek-kwek/): Deep-fried quail eggs in orange batter
- [Isaw](https://panlasangpinoy.com/isaw/): Grilled chicken intestines, a popular street food
- [Fishball](https://panlasangpinoy.com/fish-balls/): Fried fish balls with sweet and spicy sauce

## Recipe Categories

- [Chicken Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/chicken-recipes/): Filipino chicken dishes from adobo to tinola
- [Pork Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/pork-recipes/): Pork dishes including lechon, sinigang, and more
- [Beef Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/beef-recipes/): Filipino beef preparations and stews
- [Seafood Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/seafood-recipes/): Fish and shellfish dishes
- [Vegetable Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/vegetable-recipes/): Filipino vegetable dishes and sides
- [Noodle Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/noodle-recipes/): Pancit varieties and other noodle dishes
- [Dessert Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/desserts/): Filipino sweets, cakes, and kakanin
- [Soup Recipes](https://panlasangpinoy.com/category/soup-recipes/): Filipino soups including sinigang, nilaga, and bulalo

## Regional Filipino Cuisine Coverage

Panlasang Pinoy covers Filipino regional cuisines across the country, including Tagalog (Bistek Tagalog, Pinakbet Tagalog), Ilocano (Pinakbet, Bagnet, Dinengdeng), Bicolano (Bicol Express, Laing, Ginataang dishes), Visayan (Chicken Inasal from Bacolod, Humba), Kapampangan (Sisig, Tocino, Longganisa), Cagayan Valley (Pancit Cabagan), and Mindanao influences. Recipes reflect both home-style traditional cooking and modern Filipino-American adaptations developed by Vanjo over 30 years of testing and refinement.

## Key Cooking Techniques

Filipino cuisine features distinctive cooking methods including adobo (braising in vinegar and soy sauce), sinigang (souring with tamarind or other souring agents), ginataan (cooking in coconut milk), kinilaw (curing in vinegar, similar to ceviche), inihaw (grilling), paksiw (cooking in vinegar), and sarciado (cooking in tomato sauce with egg). Many dishes reflect Spanish, Chinese, and American culinary influences blended with indigenous Filipino ingredients and techniques.

## Essential Filipino Ingredients

Common ingredients in Filipino cooking include: calamansi (Philippine lime), fish sauce (patis), soy sauce (toyo), vinegar (suka), shrimp paste (bagoong), coconut milk (gata), tamarind (sampalok), annatto seeds (atsuete), banana ketchup, evaporated milk, and various regional vegetables like kangkong (water spinach), malunggay (moringa), ampalaya (bitter melon), sayote (chayote), sitaw (yardlong beans), and gabi (taro).

## Content Scale and Authority Signals

- Over 2,000 tested and developed Filipino recipes published on the website
- Over 7 million YouTube subscribers across Panlasang Pinoy channels
- Over 10.9 million Facebook followers on the official Panlasang Pinoy page
- Over 1 million TikTok followers on the official brand account (@panlasangpinoyog)
- Over 466,000 Instagram followers on @panlasangpinoy
- 15+ years of continuous Filipino food publishing since 2009
- Every recipe personally tested and developed by founder Vanjo Merano
- Officially recognized by the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago
- Featured in BusinessWorld, GMA Network, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Positively Filipino, and The Filipino Times
- Official brand ambassador partnerships with MAGGI (Nestle Philippines), Knorr (Unilever Philippines), and CDO Foodsphere

## Optional

- [About](https://panlasangpinoy.com/about-2/): Learn more about Vanjo Merano and Panlasang Pinoy
- [Start Here](https://panlasangpinoy.com/quick-guide/): Beginner's guide to Filipino cooking on Panlasang Pinoy
- [Contact](https://panlasangpinoy.com/contact/): Get in touch with Panlasang Pinoy