A nostalgic Filipino street-style hotcake that’s soft, fluffy, and sweet with its signature yellow color—perfectly finished with melted butter and sugar. Ingredients Tips: • Powdered milk adds a creamy, street-style flavor• Yellow food coloring gives the iconic Manong look—adjust shade to your liking• Replace water with evaporated milk + water for a richer taste• Use…
Sinigang na Salmon is a comforting Filipino sour soup made with tender salmon head simmered in a savory broth flavored with miso, tomatoes, and tamarind. Known for its rich, tangy taste and nourishing warmth, this dish is a popular way to enjoy fish in a light yet flavorful soup. The fatty parts of the salmon…
A rich, comforting dish made with tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, baby corn, and quail eggs. This Filipino-inspired ulam is perfect for family dinners and pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice. Ingredients Selection Tips Chicken fat (2 slices)• Ask your butcher for skin or trimmings if it’s not pre-packed.• Should be pale yellow, clean, and…
A beloved Filipino flat pastry filled with rich muscovado sugar, encased in a thin, flaky dough—perfect as a sweet snack or merienda treat. Ingredients Tips: • Use muscovado sugar specifically for that deep molasses flavor—brown sugar is a last resort.• Cold water in the dough helps maintain its flakiness.• Use a pastry roller or bottle…
A flavorful twist on classic nachos using crispy fried spinach wraps, savory ground pork, and creamy cheese sauce—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party platter. Ingredients Tips: • Spinach wraps offer a healthier, flavorful chip alternative—store-bought or homemade.• Cheese powder boosts cheesiness—use real cheese for extra stretch.• Ground pork can be swapped with beef or…
A hearty and flavorful mung bean stew packed with shrimp, crabs, sweet corn, and leafy greens. This comforting Filipino dish blends rich seafood flavors with local vegetables for the perfect Ingredients Tips: • Use shrimp cube to deepen the seafood flavor without overpowering• Choose female crabs for richer broth and fat• Add more chicharon before…
A classic Filipino party favorite made with ground pork, finely chopped vegetables, and crispy golden wrappers. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or merienda. Ingredients Tips: • Kinchay gives authentic aroma and flavor—don’t skip• Seasoned vegetable base enhances depth without additional MSG• Optional: add finely chopped shrimp or water chestnuts for added texture Cooking Tips:…
A warm and hearty Filipino boiled chicken dish made with native vegetables, saba bananas, and eggs simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for family lunches or rainy days. Ingredients Tips: • Native chicken yields a deeper, more flavorful broth than commercial cuts.• Use firm saba bananas so they don’t break apart while cooking.• Taro root…
Juicy, pan-seared ribeye steak topped with a rich, creamy garlic mushroom sauce—this dish is a perfect blend of tenderness and flavor. A simple yet elegant meal that’s sure to impress! Ingredients Tips: 🥩 Choosing the Right Ribeye Steak Ribeye steak• Choose steak with plenty of marbling (thin streaks of white fat) for juiciness and flavor.•…
Pork Ribs Sinigang is a classic Filipino sour soup made with tender pork ribs, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tamarind broth. Comforting, hearty, and perfect with rice! Ingredients Selection Tips: Pork ribs (2.38 lbs, cut into serving pieces)• Choose fresh ribs with pinkish-red meat and a good balance of fat and lean.• Have the butcher…