Traditional Beef Mechado – Filipino Tomato and Soy Sauce Stew

A delicious plate of Beef Mechado, a traditional Filipino beef stew served with vegetables.

Key Ingredients Cooking Directions Tips for Best Flavor Serving with Rice Variations Common Questions Why You’ll Fall in Love with Mechado Beef Mechado Recipe Filipino Style is exactly what I whip up when I need a hug in a bowl but can’t drag myself out for fancy ingredients. Sometimes you just want a meal that’s …

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Authentic Beef Caldereta – Filipino Tomato Stew with Potatoes

Delicious Beef Caldereta Filipino stew with tender beef, vegetables, and rich tomato sauce

Ingredients for Beef Caldereta Step by Step Cooking Instructions Tips for Tender Beef Serving Suggestions Variations Common Questions Ready to Try Your Own Beef Caldereta? Beef Caldereta Filipino Recipe is a lifesaver when you want to serve something hearty and familiar but also just a little bit special. Tell me you haven’t stared into the …

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Classic Chicken Afritada – Filipino Tomato Stew with Bell Peppers

Delicious Chicken Afritada Filipino Recipe with tender chicken and tomato sauce

Ingredients for Chicken Afritada Step by Step Instructions Tips for Flavorful Sauce Serving Ideas Variations Common Questions Time to Try Making Afritada at Home! Chicken Afritada Filipino Recipe is honestly my go-to dinner when I’m just flat-out tired but want something that actually tastes like home. You know those nights? If you’ve ever stood lost …

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Filipino Chicken Pastel – Creamy Stew with Vegetables

Creamy Chicken Pastel Filipino Recipe with vegetables and a flaky crust.

Ingredients Needed Cooking Directions Tips for Creamy Sauce Serving Suggestions Variations Common Questions A Creamy Stew You’ll Want on Repeat Chicken Pastel Filipino Recipe disaster. Okay, hear me out—who hasn’t looked at the fridge, noticed a lonely pack of chicken and a couple sad-looking carrots, and thought, “How am I gonna make dinner feel special …

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Authentic Batangas Bulalo – Filipino Beef Bone Marrow Soup

Delicious Bulalo Batangas served with fresh vegetables in clear broth.

Ingredients for Bulalo Step by Step Cooking Tips for Rich Broth Serving Ideas Variations Common Questions Bulalo Happiness: Why You Have To Try This At Home Bulalo Batangas Recipe always reminds me of those sudden cravings on rainy days when all you want is something hot and soothing. Ever tried making it at home and …

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Ilonggo Kansi – Sour Beef Shank Soup with Batwan

Delicious Kansi Ilonggo Soup with beef shanks, batwan fruit, and unripe jackfruit in a savory broth.

Ingredients for Kansi Cooking Method Tips for Authentic Flavor Serving with Rice Serving Suggestions Variations Common Questions The Easy Secret to Epic Comfort Food Kansi Ilonggo Soup Recipe. Honestly, who hasn’t had that craving for a hot, comforting bowl of something sour and meaty when the rain just won’t quit? Or maybe you’re just tired …

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Homemade Filipino Beef Tapa – Best Served with Garlic Rice

Delicious Filipino Beef Tapa served with garlic rice and fried egg

Ingredients for Beef Tapa Preparation Steps Cooking Instructions Tips for Best Flavor Serving Ideas Common Questions Why Homemade Filipino Beef Tapa Always Hits the Spot Beef Tapa Recipe Filipino is really the hero breakfast for anyone who’s ever woken up starving and totally uninspired by plain toast. You know those mornings when eggs just won’t …

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Filipino Fish Escabeche – Sweet and Sour Fish with Bell Peppers

Plate of Fish Escabeche Filipino Recipe with sweet and sour sauce on a bed of vegetables.

Key Ingredients Cooking Steps Tips for Crispy Fish Serving Suggestions Variations Common Questions Try Filipino Fish Escabeche Tonight! Fish Escabeche Filipino Recipe is a total lifesaver when dinner gets boring or you’re just plain tired of fried fish and you want a twist. Ever felt like your usual ulam just doesn’t get anyone excited? My …

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Filipino Shrimp in Oyster Sauce – Quick and Flavorful

Plate of shrimp in oyster sauce with garlic, sesame oil, and vegetables stir-fried.

Ingredients for Shrimp Dish Cooking Instructions Tips for Flavor Serving Ideas Variations Common Questions Hungry for More? Give It a Whirl! Shrimp in Oyster Sauce Recipe – let me guess, you’re hungry, maybe late from work, and you really don’t want to do a ton of chopping or cleaning up. I get it. Been there. …

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Tofu Bistek – Filipino Soy and Calamansi Tofu Steak

Delicious Tofu Bistek Recipe Filipino with crispy tofu and tangy sauce

Ingredients for Tofu Bistek Cooking Directions Tips for Texture Serving Ideas Variations Common Questions Shake Up Your Dinner Routine Tofu Bistek Recipe Filipino is honestly my top hack for getting that classic bistek flavor without feeling heavy or missing out. So you’re probably here because you want something a little lighter (yep, skipping the beef), …

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Seafood Kare Kare – Peanut Stew with Shrimp and Crab

Delicious Filipino seafood kare kare with shrimp, crab, and vegetables in peanut sauce.

Overview of seafood kare kare Preparing seafood Making peanut sauce Adding vegetables Serving Regional variations Tips Common Questions Ready for Your Kare Kare Moment? Ever find yourself craving comfort food with a bit of “wow” — but also secretly want an excuse to eat shrimp and crab in one glorious dish? Filipino seafood kare kare …

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Rellenong Bangus – Stuffed Milkfish Recipe

Delicious Rellenong Bangus, Filipino stuffed milkfish with spices and vegetables.

Introduction to rellenong bangus Preparing fish Making stuffing Cooking methods Serving Party dish Presentation tips Common Questions Go On—Try It and Show Off! Filipino rellenong bangus is the number one party dish in my family. Ever wrestled with a crazy fish recipe, fingers greasy and stuffing everywhere, and then—boom—total showstopper? Yeah, this is that recipe. …

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Kilawin na Isda – Filipino Fish Ceviche

Kinilaw na isda - Filipino fish ceviche with coconut vinegar, ginger, and calamansi

Overview of kilawin Choosing fresh fish Preparing marinade Mixing ingredients Serving cold Flavor tips Health benefits Common Questions Give it a Go: Your Turn to Try Filipino kilawin na isda is probably the dish you crave when you want something bold and fresh but don’t want to cook (come on, we all have those days). …

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Creamy Filipino Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Filipino chicken curry with coconut milk, bell peppers, and vegetables in a creamy sauce

Introduction to Filipino curry Preparing chicken Cooking coconut sauce Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Flavor notes Common Questions Curry as Comfort Food: You Gotta Try It Filipino chicken curry is pretty much my taste bud’s soulmate. You know, sometimes you just crave a bowl of creamy, coconut goodness—like really crave it—but you don’t want to …

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Arroz Caldo – Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge

Bowl of Filipino chicken arroz caldo topped with hard-boiled eggs and scallions.

Overview of arroz caldo Preparing rice and chicken Cooking broth Seasoning Garnishing with egg and calamansi Serving hot Comfort food notes Common Questions There’s Nothing Like a Bowl of Warmth Filipino chicken arroz caldo always comes to mind during gloomy-weather days or when my nose feels stuffy and my soul needs that gentle nudge. Big …

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Ginataang Hipon – Shrimp in Coconut Milk

Filipino ginataang hipon - shrimp in coconut milk with kalabasa and sitaw

Introduction to ginataang hipon Cleaning shrimp Cooking coconut milk Adding spices Serving Flavor tips Regional versions Common Questions Why You’ll Come Back to Ginataang Hipon Again and Again Filipino ginataang hipon is always my back-pocket fix for when I feel like eating something fancy… but I do not have the time (or, let us be …

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