Delicious Pancit Malabon - a flavorful Filipino noodle dish with thick rice noodles and seafood toppings.

Pancit Malabon – Savory Noodles with Seafood Toppings

What is pancit Malabon? Preparing noodles Cooking sauce Adding seafood toppings Serving Flavor notes Cultural story Common Questions Why Your Next Party Needs Pancit Malabon Filipino pancit Malabon. Tell me you haven’t craved those ultra-savory noodles covered in seafood when you spot them on a party table. I used to think making this dish was…

Delicious Filipino ginataang mais, a coconut rice pudding with sweet corn.

Ginataang Mais – Sweet Corn and Rice Porridge

Overview of ginataang mais Preparing ingredients Cooking coconut milk Adding sweet corn Mixing rice Serving hot or cold Dessert notes Common Questions Give It a Try – You’ll Thank Yourself Later Ever get hit with a craving for something sweet but not too sugary, comforting but not over-the-top? Filipino ginataang mais is the answer. It’s…

A bowl of Filipino goto, beef tripe rice porridge topped with garlic and spices.

Goto – Filipino Beef Tripe Rice Porridge

Overview of goto Preparing rice Cooking tripe Making broth Serving hot with egg Garnishes Comfort dish notes Common Questions Ready for Your Own Bowl of Goto? So, Filipino goto recipe, huh? I bet you’ve been there—cold, rainy day, maybe even feeling a little off, and suddenly you’re craving something warm that just “sticks to your…

Bowl of Filipino goto, a rice congee with beef tripe and ginger, garnished with garlic.

Goto – Filipino Beef Tripe Rice Porridge

What is goto? Preparing beef tripe Cooking rice porridge Seasoning with ginger Adding toppings Serving hot Comfort food tips Filipino goto has been my go-to fix when rainy days hit and I’m craving something warm. You ever get stuck indoors with a storm raging outside, feeling homesick for your childhood snacks? Yeah, that vibe. Or…

Ginataang Mais - Filipino coconut rice pudding with corn in a bowl

Ginataang Mais – Sweet Corn and Sticky Rice Porridge

Introduction to ginataang mais Preparing sticky rice Cooking with coconut milk Adding corn and sugar Serving warm Dessert occasions Flavor notes Filipino ginataang mais has this magical way of turning boring afternoons into something to look forward to, especially when you need a pick-me-up that feels like a warm hug from your Lola. Tell me,…

Delicious Filipino pancit luglug topped with shrimp, pork, and boiled eggs.

Pancit Luglug – Rich Noodle Dish with Savory Sauce

What is pancit luglug? Preparing noodles Cooking shrimp sauce Adding toppings Serving hot Flavor variations Cultural background Ugh, you know those days where you’re scratching your head about what to make for merienda or even just a quick dinner? Filipino pancit luglug comes to my rescue every single time! If you’re like me and get…

Bowl of Filipino champorado, a chocolate rice porridge topped with milk.

Champorado – Filipino Chocolate Rice Porridge

Overview of champorado Preparing sticky rice Cooking with cocoa Sweetening options Serving with milk Breakfast tradition Flavor variations If you grew up with Filipino champorado, you know what I mean—a chilly morning, school’s starting too early, and you’re in pajamas shoveling spoonfuls of warm, chocolatey rice porridge into your mouth like your life depends on…

Delicious Pancit Habhab served on banana leaves, showcasing traditional Filipino flavors.

Pancit Habhab – Lucban Noodles Served on Banana Leaves

Introduction to pancit habhab Preparing noodles Cooking sauce Serving on banana leaves Cultural story Flavor notes Presentation tips Ever tried Filipino pancit habhab and wondered why people go wild for it? Honestly, when I was first introduced to it, I was like—wait, eating noodles straight off a banana leaf, no fork in sight? That’s living…

Bowl of Filipino arroz caldo topped with boiled egg and scallions.

Comforting Arroz Caldo with Chicken and Ginger

Introduction to arroz caldo Ingredients Preparing chicken Cooking rice and broth Adding ginger and saffron Serving with boiled egg Garnishing ideas Common Questions Ready for a Spoonful of Cozy? Filipino arroz caldo is basically my go-to move when feeling under the weather or, let’s be real, just hungry and cold. You know how some days…