Introduction to caldereta Ingredients Cooking beef until tender Adding tomato sauce and liver spread Mixing in vegetables and cheese Simmering and serving tips Storage and reheating tips Common Questions Filipino beef caldereta always reminds me of loud family Sundays and, to be honest, last-minute “What’s for dinner?” scrambles. You know those days—hungry people, not many…
Overview of chicken afritada Ingredients Sautéing chicken and garlic Cooking in tomato sauce Adding vegetables Serving suggestions Nutritional benefits Common Questions Filipino chicken afritada is basically my hero for easy weeknight dinners. You know those nights when you peek into the fridge and sigh? Me too. Filipino chicken afritada always saves me. It’s tasty, homey,…
What is pork asado? Ingredients list Cooking pork until tender Preparing the sauce Combining and simmering Best side dishes Storage tips Common Questions Filipino pork asado. You know, sometimes you just get that craving for something savory for dinner, but you honestly can’t handle spending hours in the kitchen, fumbling with impossible recipes or expensive…
Origins of bistek Essential ingredients Marinating beef Pan-frying method Cooking onions perfectly Serving suggestions Tips for tender beef Common Questions Wrapping up Filipino bistek tagalog is the answer when you’re craving something filling but simple to whip up. Ever felt totally overwhelmed after work, dreaming of a meal that’s not fast food, but also not…
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,…
Introduction to Filipino BBQ Key Ingredients Preparing Marinade Marinating Pork Overnight Grilling Techniques Serving with Dipping Sauce Party Tips Common Questions Wrapping things up Filipino inihaw na baboy always comes up whenever big gatherings or family lunches are in full swing. Maybe you’ve stood there at a party, plate in hand, hungry, watching the smoke…
Benefits of sotanghon Gathering ingredients Cooking chicken Preparing vermicelli noodles Combining soup elements Seasoning and serving Storage instructions Common Questions Ever had one of those days when Filipino sotanghon soup is the only answer? Like when it’s raining sideways or the air-con is set to arctic. You don’t want to mess around with some fancy,…
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,…
Overview of palabok Ingredient list Preparing sauce base Cooking noodles Assembling toppings Garnishing techniques Serving suggestions Common Questions Wrapping it up Filipino pancit palabok is probably the only noodle dish that gets everyone in my family crazy excited—for real! The only problem? People always think making palabok is intimidating, especially with all those toppings and…
Introduction to laing Ingredients and preparation Cooking with coconut milk Simmering taro leaves Flavor layering tips Presentation ideas Variations and tips Common Questions You know that moment when you’re hunting for an easy but super flavorful dinner, and it just hits you—Filipino laing recipe! Yeah, it’s the one with creamy coconut milk and earthy taro…