Can you really consider yourself a Filipino foodie without having had a taste of pancit canton? Whether saucy or dry, meat or vegetable-heavy, this dish is almost as familiar to Filipino households as a heaping bowl of white rice. If you haven’t tried pancit, it definitely wouldn’t be for a lack of opportunities, either; from…
Pork Recipes
Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce
To cook Filipino food means having a pretty good grasp of various seasonings and condiments to make a dish more sprightly and distinct. But while going the unique route is applauded, we also can’t help but lean towards familiar ones that are proven to work great with a variety of recipes. In this case, I’m…
Estofado (Probinsya Style)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
Porknigang (Sinigang na Baboy Ribs)
One of the most beloved and familiar Filipino dishes out there, sinigang introduces a great balance of warmth and sourness. The tamarind broth is something that brings a great uniqueness to the dish, while hyping up the flavor of all other ingredients. But have you ever imagined this culinary classic with say, tender cuts of…