This is a recipe post for Filipino Pork Adobo. It is a dish composed of pork slices cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. There are version wherein onions are also added. Adobo is a popular dish in the Philippines, along with Sinigang. Adobo, in general, can be cooked using different kinds of protein. Chicken…
Main Dish Recipes
Pinoy Chicken Curry Recipe
The Philippines is considered as the melting pot of Asia. People of different race and origin call it their home. Along with themselves, these peolple (migrants, traders, and colonizers) brought their culture, tradition, and food. This is the reason why spices such as curry has made its debut in the Philippine cuisine.
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,…
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?
Bulalo Recipe
It’s a well known fact that Filipinos love stew and soup dishes. From the sour sinigang to the sweet tinola, there’s guaranteed to be a soup dish for every flavor palate preference –– all great to sip and enjoy, especially during long, cool nights. But one of the most popular, and arguably most delicious, soups…
Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Melon)
The thought we often associate with “ampalaya” is bitterness and a generally unpleasant taste. And while it is true that this vegetable holds this flavor— after all, it is called a bitter melon— it doesn’t always have to taste unfavorable. Some ampalaya can initially have that overpowering bitterness, but with the right preparations, it can…
Laswa Recipe
These days, it might get pretty difficult to get ahold of healthy food from outside. Whether it’s the convenience of fast food chains or the general popularity of oily, fried meals, you might find yourself running out of options with regards to nutritious vegetable dishes. And even if you do end up finding vegetable meals…
Tortang Talong Recipe
Beating an egg can make for a great ingredient in several recipes around the world. From baked goods to classic omelettes, it is endlessly versatile, and goes with both sweet and savory dishes. But who knew that some beaten eggs, eggplant, and the right seasonings could create the ever useful and delicious Tortang Talong? This…
Ginisang Munggo (Monggo)
Some dishes in a certain cuisine are known to best describe the feeling of home-cooked meals from that particular country. For the Philippines, it can range from sinigang to fried bangus to longganisa. But Ginisang Munggo is perhaps one of the best standout dishes that can definitely bring to you the comfort of a Filipino…
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…