Healthy Tinolang Isda Recipe (Fish Soup with Ginger and Vegetables)

Tinolang Isda - Fish in Ginger Broth served with fresh vegetables

Ingredients Preparation Cooking Instructions Serving Tips Health Benefits Common Questions Give This Soul-Warming Soup a Try! Tinolang Isda (Fish in Ginger Broth) has saved my weeknights more than once. You get home, you’re hungry, but “healthy” sounds like another word for bland. Nope! Not today. This soup is a total comfort bomb and way easier …

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Comforting Filipino Lugaw Recipe (Simple Rice Porridge)

Bowl of Lugaw, a traditional Filipino rice porridge topped with garlic, scallions, and a boiled egg.

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Flavor Enhancements Serving Suggestions Common Questions Grab Your Spoon and Give It a Try Lugaw (Filipino Rice Porridge) is just about the easiest thing to cook—seriously, my five-year-old nephew once “helped” me stir a pot. You know those nights when you come home, totally beat, and all you want is something warm …

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Pancit Malabon – Savory Noodles with Seafood Toppings

Delicious Pancit Malabon - a flavorful Filipino noodle dish with thick rice noodles and seafood toppings.

What is pancit Malabon? Preparing noodles Cooking sauce Adding seafood toppings Serving Flavor notes Cultural story Common Questions Why Your Next Party Needs Pancit Malabon Filipino pancit Malabon. Tell me you haven’t craved those ultra-savory noodles covered in seafood when you spot them on a party table. I used to think making this dish was …

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Chicken Binakol – Coconut Water Chicken Soup

Bowl of Filipino chicken binakol soup with coconut, chicken, and fresh vegetables.

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 …

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Authentic Pancit Bato from Bicol

Plate of Filipino Pancit Bato, a traditional dish from Bicol with noodles, vegetables, and chicharrón.

Overview of pancit bato Preparing noodles Cooking sauce Stir-frying with vegetables Adding protein options Serving hot Regional background Want more noodle wisdom or curious about pancit variations? My noodle-obsessed crew loves this Pancit Bato Guisado Recipe for step-by-step help. If street food is more your vibe, check out the wild pancit creations at Filipino Street …

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Ilocano Pinakbet – Mixed Vegetables with Bagoong

Filipino pinakbet Ilocano vegetable stew with pork, eggplant, and bitter melon.

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 …

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Kilawing Kambing – Goat Meat Kilawin

Delicious Kilawing Kambing, a Filipino dish made from chopped goatskin marinated in vinegar.

Overview of kilawing kambing Preparing goat meat Making vinegar marinade Mixing with spices Serving Safety tips Cultural notes Common Questions Ready to Wow Your Taste Buds? Filipino kilawing kambing is one of those dishes you may not crave every day, but trust me, when you do, nothing else hits the spot. Ever found yourself at …

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Pinangat na Isda – Fish Simmered in Tomatoes and Tamarind

Pinangat na Isda - Traditional Filipino fish stew with tomatoes and sour broth.

What is pinangat na isda? Choosing fresh fish Preparing broth Simmering fish Adding vegetables Serving with rice Healthy benefits Common Questions Give pinangat na isda a shot—even just once! Filipino pinangat na isda used to totally confuse me as a kid. Like, why was fish floating in a tangy soup with veggies—and why did it …

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Refreshing Chicken Binakol with Coconut Water and Vegetables

Bowl of aromatic Filipino chicken binakol soup with coconut, lemongrass, and chicken.

Introduction to chicken binakol Key ingredients Preparing chicken and vegetables Cooking in coconut water Adding lemongrass and ginger Serving hot Health benefits Common Questions Soup That’s Meant To Be Shared Filipino chicken binakol has probably entered your radar if you’ve ever craved a warming soup that’s actually refreshing. Ever felt like tinola is great and …

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Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish) Celebration Dish

Delicious Filipino Rellenong Bangus, stuffed milkfish fried to a golden crisp.

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 …

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