A quick and savory dish made with tender beef slices, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce—perfect for busy weeknights. Cooking Tips: • Slice beef thinly across the grain for tenderness.• Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning beef to avoid steaming.• Stir-fry vegetables quickly over high heat to keep them crisp. Ingredients Tips: • You can…
A creamy, protein-packed sandwich spread made with tuna, eggs, and mayonnaise—perfect for a quick breakfast or merienda. Cooking Tips: • Use chilled eggs and tuna for a refreshing sandwich filling.• Mash some of the eggs to make the mixture creamier.• Adjust mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess. Ingredients Tips: • Red onions can be used instead…
Classic sweet-style Filipino spaghetti with ground beef, pineapple juice, and hotdogs—perfect for parties or everyday meals. Cooking Tips: • Use Filipino-style spaghetti sauce for authentic sweetness.• Simmer the sauce longer for a richer, deeper flavor.• Add a small amount of water if the sauce becomes too thick while cooking. Ingredients Tips: • Banana ketchup gives…
A rich, flavorful Filipino-Spanish dish featuring milkfish slowly simmered in olive oil, spices, and vegetables—no pressure cooker needed. Cooking Tips: • Keep the heat low while simmering to prevent the bangus from breaking apart.• Use a wide, shallow pot so the fish slices fit in a single layer.• Let the dish cool before storing in…
A soft, chewy Filipino rice cake boiled until it “floats,” then coated with coconut, sesame seeds, and sugar for a sweet and nutty treat. Cooking Tips: • Toast sesame seeds over low heat to prevent burning and bring out the nutty aroma.• Do not overcook the palitaw—remove them as soon as they float to keep…
Crispy Filipino vegetable spring rolls filled with sautéed pork and fresh vegetables, served with a tangy vinegar dipping sauce. Cooking Tips: • Drain cooked vegetables well before wrapping to prevent soggy lumpia.• Fry over medium heat so the wrapper crisps evenly without burning.• Roll lumpia tightly to prevent oil from seeping in during frying. Ingredients…
A classic Filipino dipping sauce that blends vinegar, spices, and aromatics for the perfect balance of tang, spice, and flavor. Cooking Tips: • Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.• For stronger flavor, lightly crush the garlic before adding.• Resting the sauce longer deepens the flavor profile. Ingredients Tips: • Use native…
A hearty, savory mung bean stew simmered with pork belly, chicharon, and leafy greens—comfort food best enjoyed with steamed rice. Cooking Tips: • Soak monggo beans at least 1 hour (or overnight) to cut cooking time.• Mash a portion of the beans for a thicker, creamier texture.• Simmer gently after adding greens to preserve their…
A comforting Visayan chicken soup simmered in young coconut water with papaya, tanglad, and malunggay leaves for a naturally sweet and savory broth. Cooking Tips: • Use young and fresh coconuts for a naturally sweet broth.• Add papaya just before the chicken is fully cooked to avoid it turning mushy.• Simmer gently to keep the…
A tangy, savory Filipino fish dish simmered in vinegar, spices, and aromatics—perfect with hot steamed rice. Cooking Tips: • Do not stir the fish after adding vinegar until it boils to prevent bitterness.• Use fresh lapu-lapu for best results, but tilapia or maya-maya can be alternatives.• Adjust the number of chilies depending on your spice…