A sweet-savory Filipino braised pork dish cooked with saba bananas, pineapple juice, and carrots—perfect with steamed rice. Cooking Tips: • Use ripe but firm saba bananas so they don’t fall apart while cooking.• Brown the pork first to develop deeper flavor.• Simmer gently to prevent the pork from becoming tough. Ingredients Tips: • You can…
Crispy chili rolls stuffed with ham and cheddar cheese, wrapped in lumpia wrappers and served with a creamy, tangy dip—perfect as an appetizer or snack. Cooking Tips: • Freezing before frying helps the rolls hold their shape.• Fry over medium heat to avoid burning the wrapper before the cheese melts.• Use long tongs when frying…
A refreshing and tangy vegetable salad with blanched okra, crisp veggies, and a sweet-sour pineapple vinaigrette. Cooking Tips: • Blanching okra quickly and shocking it in ice water keeps it crisp and prevents sliminess.• Use a sharp knife when cutting okra to avoid crushing the pods and releasing too much sap.• Chill the salad before…
A comforting and flavorful soup loaded with eggs, mushrooms, vegetables, and a rich chicken-corn broth. Cooking Tips: • Stir slowly when adding beaten eggs to create nice egg strands instead of clumps.• Add more water or broth if you prefer a lighter consistency.• For a richer taste, replace water with homemade chicken stock. Ingredients Tips:…
A refreshing and healthy fern leaf salad paired with crispy fried bangus and tangy vinaigrette dressing. Cooking Tips: • Use fresh young fern leaves for the best texture; mature leaves can be too fibrous.• Fry the bangus on medium heat to avoid burning while keeping the meat tender.• Drizzle extra vinegar dressing right before serving…
A simple and healthy Visayan vegetable soup loaded with fresh vegetables and shrimp simmered in a light, flavorful broth. Cooking Tips: • Use fresh shrimp heads for extra flavor in the broth—just crush them lightly before adding.• Don’t overcook the vegetables to keep them vibrant and slightly crisp.• Saluyot leaves go in last as they…
A quick and easy stovetop version of sushi bake with creamy tuna-crab topping over seasoned rice, cooked entirely in a kawali (pan). Cooking Tips: • Use day-old rice for better texture and to prevent sogginess.• Keep the heat low when warming the sushi bake to avoid burning the bottom layer of rice.• Add shredded mozzarella…
A savory and creamy vegetarian twist to the classic sisig using young jackfruit—perfect as a main dish or pulutan! Cooking Tips: • Boil the jackfruit until tender but not mushy to retain a meaty texture.• Adjust kalamansi and mayo to taste for tangier or creamier sisig.• Use a sizzling plate for an authentic presentation. Ingredients…
A fresh, mildly bitter salad with bright pineapple and juicy tomatoes—no squeezing or soaking needed! Simple, refreshing, and perfect with fried or grilled dishes. Cooking Tips: • The natural sweetness of pineapple helps balance the bitterness without soaking or squeezing.• Use freshly harvested ampalaya for milder bitterness.• Chill before serving to let flavors blend better.•…
A rich and flavorful Filipino vegetable medley simmered in coconut milk and cream, loaded with shrimp, pork belly, and bagoong—comfort food at its finest! Cooking Tips: • Don’t overcook the vegetables—add the softer ones like eggplant and okra last.• Use fresh coconut milk and cream for the richest flavor.• Stir gently after adding the ampalaya…