Tag: Filipino cuisine

Authentic Chicken Adobo

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. […]

Authentic Filipino Lechon Kawali

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 […]

Homemade Ube Paste – Ube Halaya

Ube Halaya, also known as purple yam jam, is an essential element of Philippine cuisine. Originating from the Philippines, this delicious ube paste is traditionally called “nilupak na ube”. It is prepared from boiled and mashed purple yam, and its name “halaya” is derived from the Spanish word “jalea”, meaning […]