Authentic Pancit Bato from Bicol

Plate of Filipino Pancit Bato, a traditional dish from Bicol with noodles, vegetables, and chicharrón.

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 …

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Ilocano Pinakbet – Mixed Vegetables with Bagoong

Filipino pinakbet Ilocano vegetable stew with pork, eggplant, and bitter melon.

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 …

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Batangas Lomi – Thick Egg Noodle Soup

Filipino Lomi Batangas, a thick egg noodle dish with pork, served hot in a bowl.

What is Batangas lomi? Preparing noodles Cooking broth Adding toppings Serving hot Best occasions Regional popularity Wrapping up Filipino lomi Batangas cravings hit hardest when it rains. You ever just look outside and think, Man, I need a huge bowl of something hot, thick, and loaded? I do. And if you’ve got tastebuds that scream …

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Sinigang na Hipon – Shrimp in Sour Tamarind Soup

Bowl of Sinigang na Hipon, a Filipino shrimp soup with vegetables in sour broth.

Overview of sinigang na hipon Preparing shrimp Cooking tamarind broth Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Flavor tips Filipino sinigang na hipon is that dish you crave when you’re worn out, stressed, or just need a full-body wake-up. I mean, how many soups out there slap you awake and hug you at once? Not many. Picture …

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Tortang Talong – Filipino Eggplant Omelette

Delicious Tortang Talong, a Filipino eggplant omelette made with charred eggplant and eggs.

Introduction to tortang talong Roasting eggplant Preparing egg mixture Cooking omelet Serving suggestions Variations Healthy notes You know that moment on a weekday morning when you open the fridge and, sigh, nothing exciting is staring back at you? Filipino tortang talong is the meal that pulls you out of a breakfast rut. It’s humble — …

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Goto – Filipino Beef Tripe Rice Porridge

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

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 …

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Ensaladang Talong – Eggplant Salad with Tomato and Onion

Filipino ensaladang talong, a roasted eggplant salad with tomatoes and onions.

Overview of ensaladang talong Roasting eggplant Preparing dressing Mixing vegetables Serving as side dish Flavor tips Variations You ever just stand by the grill (or okay, open flame on the stovetop if you’re fancy like that), thinking about what makes a simple veggie dish taste so much like home? Filipino ensaladang talong always pops into …

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Creamy Filipino Chicken Pastel

Creamy Filipino chicken pastel with vegetables and sausages in a pie crust

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 …

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Ginataang Mais – Sweet Corn and Sticky Rice Porridge

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

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, …

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Callos – Spanish-Filipino Beef Tripe Stew

Delicious bowl of Filipino callos stew with ox tripe, chorizo, and vegetables in tomato sauce.

Overview of callos Preparing beef tripe Cooking with tomato sauce Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Historical influence Wrapping Up Filipino callos is one of those dishes you hear about if you grew up in a Filipino or Spanish-influenced home. It’s the kind of beef tripe stew that shows up during special feasts, or when you …

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