A comforting, deeply savory Filipino broth, slowly simmered with beef shanks, corn, and bok choy for a wonderfully flavorful soup. In the bowl, a golden, crystal-clear broth sends up delicate wisps of steam; the clean aroma of beef mingles with sweet onion and the gentle heat of whole peppercorns. The […]
Ultra-crispy bagnet with blistered crackling—made by first simmering pork belly, then deep-frying it in two stages for a golden, irresistible finish. The first bite delivers skin that snaps cleanly, followed by rich layers of fat and meat with that bold, unmistakable pork flavor Ilocos is known for. What makes it truly authentic […]
A classic Filipino breakfast of caramelized, marinated beef (tapa), garlic fried rice (sinangag), and sunny-side-up eggs, served with a tangy vinegar sawsawan. Garlic hits shimmering hot oil, sending a peppery aroma through the room. The rice crackles as the cloves turn golden. Beside it, thin slices of beef—tapa—sear hard, their […]
Ultra-crispy shrimp fritters with mung bean sprouts, served with a garlicky, chili-spiked vinegar dipping sauce. Okoy is a thin, golden fritter—shatter-crisp at the edges and a little more substantial in the center. On the surface, you can spot the tiny shrimp, nicely browned, plus the gentle sweetness of squash, which […]
The crispy skin of lechón kawali, a hint of palm vinegar, the subtle trail of pandan rice: from the first bite, the archipelago seems to spin in a kaleidoscope of flavors. With every turn, a new shard of history flashes. Appearing in succession: Austronesian hearths, Chinese junks laden with soy […]
A refreshing Filipino ceviche of raw tuna bathed in rice vinegar, bright citrus, and crisp vegetables. The sun has barely risen. Aboard a wooden banca off Surigao, the workday has already given way to breakfast. A fisherman hoists his net, revealing a shimmering tanigue, still trembling in the rigging. He […]
This Filipino sisig combines grilled pork and liver, tangy calamansi, and chilies for a main dish that’s both crispy and spicy. You’ll know it by the sound: an impatient sizzle rising from a cast iron plate. Here, the meat meets the flame head-on. A vinegary aroma wafts up, followed by […]
A delicious ube latte recipe better than any coffee shop The first thing you notice is the color: a lavender hue tending towards amethyst, swirling in the glass like an edible sunset. When the barista sets down an iced ube latte, its aroma is slightly nutty, as if vanilla met […]
A Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe that will delight even the most discerning palates. Simple to make and hassle-free Chicken Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines, and for good reason! Honestly, it’s so simple to make that it truly has the potential to become your favorite Asian chicken recipe. […]
Lechon kawali, sometimes called pan-roasted pork, differs from lechon, the iconic Filipino roast pig and national dish of the Philippines. While lechon is roasted over glowing charcoal in a pit, lechon kawali is prepared by first boiling and then frying a cut of pork (usually pork belly) What is Lechon […]
