A creamy and refreshing Filipino dessert made with shredded young coconut, fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and cheese—perfect for any celebration. Ingredients Tips: • Use fresh buko if available for best aroma and taste • Use cheddar cheese for that salty-sweet flavor contrast Cooking Tips: Cooking Tips • Chill ingredients before mixing for best texture…
A warm, comforting Filipino dessert made with chewy rice balls, coconut milk, fruits, and root crops—perfect for merienda or rainy days. Ingredients Tips: • Use fresh coconut milk for a richer flavor if available• You can add sago pearls or mung beans for texture• Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding more sugar Cooking Tips: •…
A festive and flavorful Filipino stew made with marinated pork, liver, hotdogs, and a rich tomato-based sauce with sweet pineapple and veggies—perfect for gatherings and everyday ulam. Ingredients Tips: • Use pineapple juice to balance acidity and add natural sweetness• Add raisins for signature Menudo sweetness• Bell peppers add aroma and freshness—use red and green…
A rich, savory Filipino stew made with tender beef ribs simmered in tomato sauce, liver spread, pineapple juice, and spices—perfect for family gatherings or Sunday lunch. Ingredients Tips: • Use beef ribs for deeper flavor and natural richness from the bones• Pineapple juice adds mild sweetness and helps tenderize the meat• Camote gives a unique…
A sweet and savory twist on the classic Italian favorite, this Pinoy-style spaghetti features tender ground pork, hotdogs, banana ketchup, and melty cheese—perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Ingredients Tips: • Use banana ketchup for that authentic sweet Pinoy spaghetti flavor• Add all-purpose sauce for extra umami depth• Choose melty cheese like Eden or cheddar for…
A rich, savory version of the classic Filipino noodle dish made with ground pork, shrimp-flavored sauce, and topped with all the traditional garnishes. Ingredients Tips: • Shrimp cubes give the signature palabok flavor—don’t skip or underuse• Add mushrooms for an earthy layer that complements pork• Chicharon adds crunch and saltiness—sprinkle just before serving• Fresh kalamansi…
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…