Easy Garlic Fried Rice Recipe (Sinangag) for Breakfast

Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) garnished with crispy garlic and herbs.

Ingredients Step-by-step Instructions Cooking Tips Serving Suggestions Storage Tips Nutrition Facts Common Questions Ready for A Flavorful Morning? Say Goodbye to Boring Breakfasts Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) has totally saved my breakfasts more times than I can count. You know that desperate moment when you wake up, peek in the fridge, and there’s only …

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Creamy Chicken Adobo sa Gata Recipe (with Coconut Milk)

Delicious Chicken Adobo sa Gata featuring chicken and coconut milk in a savory sauce.

Ingredients Preparation Steps Cooking Process Serving Tips Variations Storage Common Questions Why Your Next Dinner Needs Chicken Adobo sa Gata Chicken Adobo sa Gata always sounded a little wild to me at first. Like, what do you mean adobo—already so saucy and flavorful—needs more anything? But then I tried it. Game changer. Anyone else ever …

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Authentic Filipino Fish Balls Sauce (Sweet and Spicy Street Food Style)

Delicious Filipino Fish Balls Sauce perfect for street food dishes.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips for Perfect Sauce Serving Ideas Storage Tips Common Questions Let’s Make Fish Ball Nights Epic Filipino Fish Balls Sauce is just one of those things that turns a blah snack into something unforgettable, you know? I mean, raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a bag of fish balls and honestly, …

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Traditional Pancit Palabok (Filipino Noodles with Shrimp Sauce)

Delicious Pancit Palabok with shrimp sauce, pork, and assorted toppings.

Ingredients Preparation Steps Sauce Preparation Assembly Serving Tips Common Questions Ready to Cook Like a Pro? Pancit Palabok always shows up at the center of every Filipino party table, right? It’s like… if a family gathering doesn’t have it, something just feels off! I used to wonder why mine tasted different from my aunt’s five-star …

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Homemade Filipino Taho Recipe (Silken Tofu with Arnibal and Sago)

Delicious Taho dessert with silken tofu, sago pearls, and brown sugar syrup in a glass.

Ingredients Preparation Steps Syrup and Sago Instructions Assembly Serving Tips Common Questions Time to Bring the Taho Vibe Home Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Sago) has honestly saved me from one too many early morning grumps. You know what I mean right? When you wake up desperate for something comforting but don’t want to …

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Crispy Caramelized Filipino Banana Cue Recipe

Delicious Banana Cue - Filipino snack with caramelized fried Saba bananas on skewers.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips for Crispy Bananas Serving Suggestions Common Questions Make Banana Cue Like an Instant Street Food Pro Filipino Banana Cue is what you crave when your sweet tooth randomly wakes up at 3 pm or, let’s be real, when you just want a break from savory snacks. If you’ve ever wanted something …

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Healthy Tinolang Isda Recipe (Fish Soup with Ginger and Vegetables)

Tinolang Isda - Fish in Ginger Broth served with fresh vegetables

Ingredients Preparation Cooking Instructions Serving Tips Health Benefits Common Questions Give This Soul-Warming Soup a Try! Tinolang Isda (Fish in Ginger Broth) has saved my weeknights more than once. You get home, you’re hungry, but “healthy” sounds like another word for bland. Nope! Not today. This soup is a total comfort bomb and way easier …

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Warm and Comforting Filipino Chicken Sotanghon Soup

Bowl of Chicken Sotanghon Soup with cellophane noodles, chicken, and vegetables.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips Serving Ideas Storage Common Questions Why Chicken Sotanghon Soup Is Always Worth It Chicken Sotanghon Soup is, honestly, my ultimate fix for rainy days or when I’m feeling a little “blah.” Ever have those afternoons when the chill just seeps into your bones, and you crave something super homey? That’s exactly …

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Sweet Filipino Style Spaghetti Recipe (with Hotdogs and Cheese)

Filipino Style Spaghetti with ground beef, hot dogs, and sweet tomato sauce

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips for Best Flavor Serving Ideas Common Questions Why Filipino Style Spaghetti Needs To Be On Your Table Filipino Style Spaghetti shows up at every birthday party in my family, and honestly, sometimes I crave it out of the blue. (Don’t we all have those moments when an odd food craving just …

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Classic Filipino Turon Recipe (Banana Spring Rolls with Caramel)

Crispy Filipino Turon with ripe bananas and caramel wrapped in spring roll wrappers

Ingredients Preparation Cooking Instructions Tips for Crispy Turon Serving Suggestions Common Questions Try This at Home and Thank Me Later Filipino Turon is basically everyone’s lifesaver when that afternoon sweet tooth hits. Forget waiting in line at the bakery, alright? Why not just whip some up at home. Maybe you’ve already conquered adobo (by the …

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Comforting Filipino Lugaw Recipe (Simple Rice Porridge)

Bowl of Lugaw, a traditional Filipino rice porridge topped with garlic, scallions, and a boiled egg.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Flavor Enhancements Serving Suggestions Common Questions Grab Your Spoon and Give It a Try Lugaw (Filipino Rice Porridge) is just about the easiest thing to cook—seriously, my five-year-old nephew once “helped” me stir a pot. You know those nights when you come home, totally beat, and all you want is something warm …

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Easy Chicken Afritada Recipe (Filipino Tomato Stew)

Filipino Chicken Afritada with tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a stew.

Ingredients Preparation Cooking Instructions Tips Serving Ideas Common Questions Wrapping It Up: Your New Weeknight Champion Filipino Chicken Afritada hits different, especially when dinner time sneaks up out of nowhere and you’re staring at the fridge thinking, “What now?” I remember the first time I tried to make it on my own—I had no clue …

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Creamy Ginataang Bilo-Bilo Recipe (Filipino Coconut Dessert)

Delicious Ginataang Bilo-Bilo with sticky rice balls, sweet potatoes, and tropical fruits in coconut milk.

Ingredients Preparation Steps Cooking Instructions Tips Serving Suggestions Common Questions Why Your Next Rainy Day Needs This Ginataang Bilo-Bilo is that kind of Filipino dessert you dream about when you’re stuck in traffic or grinding through a rainy workday. You just want something warm, sweet, creamy, and so filling it erases all your woes, at …

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Classic Tinolang Manok Recipe with Green Papaya and Malunggay

Bowl of traditional Tinolang Manok sa Papaya, a comforting Filipino chicken soup.

Ingredients Cooking Steps Tips Serving Ideas Nutrition Facts Common Questions Give This Soulful Filipino Soup a Try! Tinolang Manok sa Papaya always makes me think of home, especially when those rainy days hit and you just want something both healthy and comforting. If you’re like me and you’ve fumbled before—trying to balance flavor with nutrition—this …

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Healthy Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg Recipe (Sauteed Bitter Melon)

Delicious Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg served on a plate with vegetables.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips to Reduce Bitterness Serving Suggestions Common Questions Give Bitter Melon a Real Chance Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg really gets people talking—either you love the earthy bitterness or you’re desperate to mask it. Growing up, my family called it “grown-up food” since us kids would give the stink-eye at even a hint …

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Quick and Easy Filipino Pancit Canton Recipe

Delicious Pancit Canton served with fresh vegetables and savory sauce.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips Serving Ideas Storage Common Questions Ready for Your Own Pancit Party? Pancit Canton is my go-to when I’ve got a hungry family and only thirty minutes (max) to whip up something tasty. You know those days when everyone’s hangry and you just can’t handle a pile of dishes or super tricky …

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