Introduction to chicken afritada Ingredients list Browning chicken Cooking tomato sauce Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Common Questions Why Afritada Is Always a Win at My Table Filipino chicken afritada has bailed me out more times than I care to admit. You know those weekday dinners when everyone’s tired (you, especially) and honestly, the thought …
Overview of ukoy Preparing batter Adding shrimp and vegetables Frying tips Serving with vinegar dip Party snack ideas Variations Common Questions Give Ukoy a Whirl Tonight Filipino ukoy used to stump me at parties. I’d stand there, plate in hand, staring down at this golden, crispy pile. Shrimp tails poking out like antennae. Every auntie …
Overview of sinampalukang manok Ingredients list Preparing chicken Cooking tamarind broth Adding vegetables Serving hot Health benefits Common Questions Give It a Try and Taste Home Filipino sinampalukang manok is my go-to when the weather’s gloomy or everyone’s down with the sniffles again. You ever have days when you just crave something extra homey, but …
Introduction to chicken sopas Ingredients Cooking chicken Preparing macaroni Adding milk and vegetables Seasoning Serving tips Common Questions Soup for the Soul – Ready for Your Next Bowl? Filipino chicken sopas. Who hasn’t craved this dish when it’s raining buckets or when a cold just smacks you in the face out of nowhere? You know …
Overview of rellenong manok Ingredients list Preparing stuffing Stuffing and sewing chicken Baking or roasting Presentation ideas Serving suggestions Common Questions Why You Have To Try This At Least Once Filipino rellenong manok is honestly the showstopper you never knew you needed until you’re faced with a crowd of hungry faces at a holiday table …
What is bangus sisig? Ingredients Cooking and flaking milkfish Preparing sisig seasoning Mixing and serving Garnishing Healthy tips Common Questions Go On, Give It a Try! Filipino bangus sisig is my go-to when I want something honestly delicious but lighter than the usual pork stir-fry. Maybe you have been craving that classic sizzling goodness, but, …
What is inihaw na isda? Choosing fresh fish Preparing the marinade Marinating fish Grilling techniques Serving with dipping sauce Party presentation tips Common Questions Your Next Family Favorite Awaits Filipino inihaw na isda is one of those dishes you crave when the sun’s out, or maybe you’re just too hungry for anything fussy. I mean, …
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 makes a good bulalo? Ingredients and preparation Boiling beef and marrow Cooking vegetables Flavor tips Serving hot Health aspects Common Questions Wrapping Up (Honestly, Are You Hungry Yet?) Let’s be honest, nothing makes you feel at home on a gray, rainy day quite like a steaming bowl of beef bone marrow soup. The Filipino …
Reasons to Love Variations Tips How To Make Lumpia In An Air Fryer What To Serve With This Recipe Common Questions lumpiang shanghai air fryer. I know, I know – you love that perfectly crispy bite with a savory filling, right? Thing is, sometimes you just want to skip the deep frying bit (nobody needs …
Pork and BBQ in the Philippines Filipino BBQ vs American BBQ Choosing Cuts of Pork The Marinade Helpful Tips Common Questions Filipino barbecue pork always gave me something to look forward to at family gatherings. You probably know that feeling too. You walk outside and boom – that smoke hits you, sweet and tangy. Thing …
Ingredients Instructions Cooking tips Story Accessibility notes So, you know that classic Filipino tapa recipe everyone in your family swears by? But you moved to the U.S. (or just want to switch it up, no judgement) and now you’re wondering how to nail Pinoy beef tapa marinated just right, yet still comes out sizzling in …
Ingredients Steps Tips History Storage Accessibility Ever get home starving and tired, wishing adobo chicken easy was actually…well…easy? I’ve lost count how many times I’ve found myself staring at the pantry knowing I’ve got chicken but zero motivation (wasn’t about to make anything fancy, honestly). The cool part: making a good dinner from what you …
Ingredients Steps Storage tips Ube culture Accessibility Let me let you in on a life hack, especially if you’re craving ube halaya with frozen ube but you don’t have the time (or patience, honestly) to peel and boil fresh purple yams. You know what I mean – that craving just hits and next thing you …