Sweet Caramelized Camote Cue Snack

Delicious camote cue snack - deep-fried sweet potatoes coated in caramelized brown sugar.

Ingredients Preparation steps Cut, soak, and dry Get your sugar and oil ready Frying tips Oil temperature and timing Caramel coating Serving suggestions Common Questions Your New Go To Merienda Treat Camote Cue Snack cravings always hit me on lazy afternoons, especially when I want something sweet, affordable, and fast. Maybe you know that feeling …

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Crispy Filipino Cheese Sticks for Kids and Adults

Golden, crunchy Filipino Cheese Sticks filled with melty cheese, perfect for snacking.

Ingredients Preparation Rolling the wrappers Frying instructions Dipping sauces Common Questions Let’s wrap it up and get cooking Filipino Cheese Sticks saved me more school mornings and movie nights than I can count. If you have hungry kids who want something quick, or grownups who just need a salty, crunchy bite with coffee or a …

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Soft Puto Cheese Snack Bites

Fluffy Puto Cheese Snack, a Filipino steamed rice cake with a cheesy twist.

Ingredients Mixing Dry and Wet Together Right Consistency Check Steaming Steam Setup That Works Toppings Cooling Serving Ideas Common Questions Ready To Steam And Snack Puto Cheese Snack cravings hit at the most random times, right when you want something soft, warm, and a little cheesy. I feel you. I grew up on bite sized …

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Mini Bibingka Muffins for Snacks

Delicious Bibingka Muffin Snacks made with rice flour and coconut milk.

Ingredients Batter Small steps that make a big difference Make ahead trick Baking Toppings Serving Common Questions Let’s Bake and Share Bibingka Muffin Snacks are my answer when I want something warm, sweet, and comforting without spending all day in the kitchen. I love the buttery coconut aroma that fills the house while these bake. …

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Filipino Banana Fritters – Easy Maruya for Kids

Crispy maruya, Filipino banana fritters coated in batter and fried to golden perfection

Ingredients Mash bananas Fry until golden Sprinkle sugar Serve warm Common Questions A Sweet Banana Send-Off Filipino Banana Fritters are seriously a lifesaver when your kids get those “I’m hungry” cries at the most random times. I mean, have you ever stared at your cupboard thinking, what snack can I whip up quick that actually …

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Filipino Chicken Empanada — Savory Pastry Pockets with a Pinoy Touch

Delicious Filipino chicken empanada with flaky pastry and savory filling of chicken and vegetables

Essential Components How to Make Chicken Empanada Chicken Empanada Recipe Reader Interactions Did you make this? Common Questions Conclusion Filipino chicken empanada is one of those snacks that just solves everything. Craving for something warm and filling but not in the mood to cook a whole meal? Stuck at 3pm dreaming of merienda while working? …

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Crispy Caramelized Filipino Banana Cue Recipe

Delicious Banana Cue - Filipino snack with caramelized fried Saba bananas on skewers.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Tips for Crispy Bananas Serving Suggestions Common Questions Make Banana Cue Like an Instant Street Food Pro Filipino Banana Cue is what you crave when your sweet tooth randomly wakes up at 3 pm or, let’s be real, when you just want a break from savory snacks. If you’ve ever wanted something …

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Top 10 Filipino Street Food Skewers to Try

Filipino street food skewers featuring BBQ pork grilled to perfection on skewers.

Pork and BBQ in the Philippines Filipino BBQ vs American BBQ Choosing Cuts of Pork The Marinade Grilling Serving Suggestions Common Questions Let’s be real. Filipino street food skewers are everywhere, right? You walk down a busy Manila street and boom, there’s that savory smoke lingering in the air. Maybe you’re hungry after work, or …

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