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. …
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), …
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 …
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. …
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). …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Introduction to daing na bangus Preparing marinade Marinating fish Frying method Serving with vinegar dip Breakfast pairing Flavor notes Common Questions Why You Should Try Daing Na Bangus ASAP Filipino daing na bangus is kinda my emergency meal. You know those lazy mornings when you want a five-star breakfast but do NOT want the kitchen …
Overview of laing Preparing taro leaves Cooking coconut milk Adding spices Serving Regional Bicol version Tips Common Questions Give laing a shot—you'll thank yourself So lately, my friends have been asking me for a Filipino laing recipe that won’t end in epic kitchen disaster. I get it. You see this creamy taro concoction at potlucks …
Introduction to adobo sa gata Preparing chicken Cooking coconut sauce Adding spices Serving Flavor notes Tips Common Questions Why This Dish Is Always Worth It Filipino chicken adobo sa gata always comes to mind when I’m craving something comforting but don’t want to eat the same dish twice in a row. Maybe you’ve tried regular …
Introduction to inihaw na pusit Cleaning squid Preparing stuffing Grilling method Serving Dipping sauces Flavor profile Common Questions Time to Make That Grill Sizzle Filipino inihaw na pusit used to confuse me. Like, how does grilled stuffed squid end up so juicy, not chewy, and, not to exaggerate, but pretty much stealing the show at …
Overview of lumpiang sariwa Preparing wrapper Making vegetable filling Rolling technique Serving with peanut sauce Party dish Variations Common Questions Give This Filipino Classic a Spin Tonight Filipino lumpiang sariwa is one of those foods that haunts you when you’re away from home. Imagine this: you’re starving, craving something light but filling, and your fridge …
Overview of pancit bato Preparing noodles Cooking sauce Stir-frying with vegetables Adding protein options Serving hot Regional background Want more noodle wisdom or curious about pancit variations? My noodle-obsessed crew loves this Pancit Bato Guisado Recipe for step-by-step help. If street food is more your vibe, check out the wild pancit creations at Filipino Street …
Introduction to pinakbet Choosing vegetables Preparing bagoong Cooking vegetables Seasoning Serving with rice Cultural importance Filipino pinakbet Ilocano is seriously the answer for anyone craving a veggie packed meal that’s pure Filipino comfort food. Ever search your fridge and just see a bunch of random veggies staring at you, making you wish you knew what …
What is chicken pastel? Preparing chicken and vegetables Cooking creamy sauce Baking or stovetop options Serving hot Occasion dish Flavor variations Filipino chicken pastel is that magic dinner move when you want something special but not, you know, “whole Sunday in the kitchen” complicated. Ever try listing new meals for a family week and just …