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 …
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 …
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 …
What is tinapa fried rice? Preparing smoked fish Cooking rice Stir-frying vegetables Mixing with tinapa Serving hot Breakfast tips Common Questions Let’s Get Cooking—You Got This! Filipino tinapa fried rice is one of those things that sneaks right into your heart on sleepy weekday mornings. You wake up craving something more exciting than plain white …
Overview of pancit palabok Cooking noodles Preparing shrimp sauce Adding toppings Serving Flavor tips Celebration dish Common Questions Why pancit palabok is always a good idea Filipino pancit palabok really hits the spot when you’re craving something filling but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. You know those days when the fridge looks …
Introduction to pancit habhab Ingredients list Preparing noodles Stir-frying vegetables and meat alternatives Seasoning Serving on banana leaf Street food tips Common Questions Give Pancit Habhab a Spin! Filipino pancit habhab is that one dish I always crave but somehow never find unless I’m back in Lucban. Ever get stuck wanting something super local, but …
What is tinapa? Preparing ingredients Cooking garlic rice base Flaking and adding tinapa Mixing flavors Toppings and presentation Serving with egg Common Questions Wrapping things up Filipino tinapa fried rice is my total go-to when quick breakfasts feel like a slog or if I need something more extra than just plain bread. Ever wake up, …
What is goto? Ingredients needed Preparing beef tripe Cooking rice porridge Adding toppings Serving hot Optional condiments Common Questions Filipino goto recipe is the saving grace for hungry, cold afternoons and rainy mornings when you just want soul food but also need something pretty easy to whip up. Ever spent ages staring at the fridge, …
Pre-cooking notes How to make arroz caldo in an instant pot Top Tips Serving ideas Variations of Arroz Caldo Common Questions Okay, so here’s the thing, arroz caldo instant pot is a total gamechanger when you’re desperate for comfort food but you have zero bandwidth for babysitting a pot on the stove. We all know …
What is Tamales? What is it Made Of? How to Prepare Banana Leaves to Use for Wrapping Assembly and Cooking Process How to Serve and Store Common Questions filipino tamales rice flour might sound like some far-off dish you eat just once at a family reunion, but honestly? You can totally make it at home …