Philippines’ kilawin is very popular and really fits everyone’s palate. It is similar to the Mexican ceviche or Italian crudo. It’s a raw fish salad that is always eaten as an appetizer but can also be consumed as the main course. We normally use Tanigue fish(Spanish mackerel) but tuna is also doable as some other seafood like […]
Originally it was only called “Pork Binagoongan”, also known as Binagoogang Baboy, where pork is sauteed and simmered in shrimp paste. It is one of the most favorite Filipino dishes. A perfect dish that is always served with fried eggplant, tomatoes and onions, green mango(unripe), and steamed rice! Shrimp paste(Bagoong Alamang in Tagalog) is the key ingredient of […]
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes Cooking Time: 2 1/2 hrs Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 3 lbs of beef shank with bone in(cut up some of the meat in 1×2 inches and leave some with the bone) 2 medium tomatoes(cut up in 1 inch cubes) 1 medium onions(sliced thinly by 1 inch x 1/8 inch) 5 cloves garlic(chopped) 1 […]
How to make Chicken Pastel This dish has a similarity with Chicken pot pie, a North American savory pie favorite, which is usually filled with cream and chicken based mixture, and topped with a savory pastry crust. Most of the time, we don’t make it with the pasty crust though. If you prefer to cook it […]
Ampalaya Guisado Prep Time: 25-30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hr Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 medium bittermelon(scrap out the middle part of it and cut up into thin slices. Marinate in cold water with salt in it. Drain the water to take out the bitterness and do it once again 2 eggs 1/4 lb pork belly 1/4 lb peeled […]
Prep Time: 25-30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 1/2 hr Servings: 4-6 I recommend reading my tips first. That way, you might want to follow some tips there that will affect your grocery-buying or the way you will cook and prepare your meal or the recipe itself. Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank or beef short ribs(cut […]
Beef Liver with onions Prep Time: 25-30 minutes Cooking Time: 1hr Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 lb beef liver ( sliced thinly, 1/3 inch, and into half size of your palm) 1 big white onion 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 5 tbsp. olive oil […]
Pork Sinigang (Pork in Tamarind Soup) Prep Time: 25-30 minutes Cooking Time: 1hr Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 2 lbs pork ribs or pork butt with skin 1/2 medium tomato cut in cubes 1/2 medium white or yellow onions 2 pcs Anaheim peppers 1 cup of sitaw or use 1 whole stalk cut into 2 inches (Chinese […]
How to cook Tortang Talong(Eggplant Omelette) A lot of people think that eggplant has no or has very low nutrients. This is a big NO! This shiny, purple and spongy vegetable has an extensive content of vitamins and minerals and that is including the skin. Eggplant is a staple food in the Philippines. You can […]
How to cook Bicol Express(Spicy pork in coconut milk) Philippines is divided into three island groups which are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Luzon, where Bicol is located, is also the biggest island of all three. The Mount Mayon volcano can be found here, that’s why they are also one of the most visited region in the […]