Introduction to ginataang hipon Cleaning shrimp Cooking coconut milk Adding spices Serving Flavor tips Regional versions Common Questions Why You’ll Come Back to Ginataang Hipon Again and Again Filipino ginataang hipon is always my back-pocket fix for when I feel like eating something fancy… but I do not have the time (or, let us be …
Overview of sotanghon Preparing chicken Cooking broth Adding sotanghon noodles Garnishing Serving hot Comfort dish Common Questions Bring the Magic Home Filipino chicken sotanghon soup pretty much saves my sanity on those stormy days here. Ever have one of those afternoons where you just want soup that feels like an actual hug? Not fancy, nothing …
Introduction to daing na bangus Preparing marinade Marinating fish Frying method Serving with vinegar dip Breakfast pairing Flavor notes Common Questions Why You Should Try Daing Na Bangus ASAP Filipino daing na bangus is kinda my emergency meal. You know those lazy mornings when you want a five-star breakfast but do NOT want the kitchen …
Overview of laing Preparing taro leaves Cooking coconut milk Adding spices Serving Regional Bicol version Tips Common Questions Give laing a shot—you'll thank yourself So lately, my friends have been asking me for a Filipino laing recipe that won’t end in epic kitchen disaster. I get it. You see this creamy taro concoction at potlucks …
Introduction to adobo sa gata Preparing chicken Cooking coconut sauce Adding spices Serving Flavor notes Tips Common Questions Why This Dish Is Always Worth It Filipino chicken adobo sa gata always comes to mind when I’m craving something comforting but don’t want to eat the same dish twice in a row. Maybe you’ve tried regular …
Introduction to inihaw na pusit Cleaning squid Preparing stuffing Grilling method Serving Dipping sauces Flavor profile Common Questions Time to Make That Grill Sizzle Filipino inihaw na pusit used to confuse me. Like, how does grilled stuffed squid end up so juicy, not chewy, and, not to exaggerate, but pretty much stealing the show at …
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 …
Introduction to chicken binakol Choosing chicken cuts Cooking with coconut water Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Regional variations Wrapping it up Filipino chicken binakol is that sneaky superstar soup nobody tells you about—until some rainy or let’s-face-it, blah day, you NEED comfort, but want something way more interesting than your average chicken soup. Sure, you …
What is paksiw na bangus? Preparing milkfish Cooking with vinegar and spices Adding vegetables Serving Health benefits Storage tips Ever struggled to make something comforting, light, and easy when you’re tired of the usual fried stuff? Filipino paksiw na bangus jumps in to save my dinner almost every time. It’s that honest-to-goodness dish you reach …
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 …