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 …
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 …
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, …
Intro to pinapaitan Ingredients Preparing beef innards Achieving bitterness Cooking steps Serving with rice Safety tips Common Questions Filipino pinapaitan is one of those dishes that’s kinda divisive. Some folks LOVE that wild bitter kick, and some just—well, not so much. Ever sat at a Filipino fiesta and wondered, “How is everyone wolfing down this …
Overview of rellenong bangus Deboning and prepping Cooking stuffing Stuffing and sewing fish Baking or frying Presentation ideas Serving tips Common Questions Filipino rellenong bangus is my usual answer when someone complains, “Oh, I’d love to bring something special to a party but have no clue what to make!” Trust me, I get it—making a …
Cooking Methods for Chicken Afritada Key Ingredients and Substitutions Tips for Flavorful Chicken Afritada Nutritional Information and Benefits Variations and Serving Suggestions Common Questions So let’s talk chicken afritada stovetop. Ever crave a Filipino classic but have, like, zero interest in complicated kitchen gymnastics? Or maybe you tried making some “authentic” recipe you found and …
Introduction to Monggo Beans Health Benefits of Mung Beans Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions for Pork Monggo Common Variations of Monggo Dishes Tips for Enhancing Flavor and Texture Common Questions Ever tried making ginisang munggo with malunggay but found your beans either too mushy or just… weirdly bland? I hear you. When I first made it, my …
What is Laing? Why You’ll Love This Vegan Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Variations Serving Ideas Common Questions Laing taro leaves have this way of calling out to you when you want something hearty without breaking the bank (or your back with effort). You know those nights when you somehow promised dinner for the family, but …