The perfect combination of sweet and savory, ginataang talong is a prime example of Filipino comfort food. Over a nice plate of warm rice, the rich, creamy, and spicy flavors mingle together with the many textures of the varying ingredients. Ginataang talong is the best thing to unwind with, after a long day. Filipinos…
The mild sweetness of coconut milk brings a sense of delight to the sharp notes of chili pepper and bagoong in the classic Bicol Express recipe. This contrast has long created a spell-binding richness in taste for the dish. And this has helped make it arguably one of the most popular Filipino dishes. And righteously…
Let me paint you a picture– a plate of crisp, golden brown chicken sits in front of you with an irresistible aroma of pure savor and meatiness. Despite how good it looks and smells, you might find yourself turning your head to the side and looking for its most delicious sidekick. Now where is that…
Who doesn’t enjoy a bag of chips every now and then? These make for a versatile snack that’s easy to eat, and are just as easy on the taste buds. But imagine if you could enhance your bowl of chips further, and add an irresistible factor of meatiness and savor. The answer to those tasty…
Chop Suey is a stir-fried vegetable dish that is cooked with meats such as chicken and pork. Shrimp and seafood can also be added. This chop suey recipe is special because it has almost every ingredient present. Chicken, pork, shrimp, and boiled quail eggs were all included in the recipe, along with fresh veggies. Essentially,…
Leche Flan is a dessert made-up of eggs and milk with a soft caramel on top. It resembles crème caramel and caramel custard. This delicious dessert is known throughout the world.It has been a regular item in the menu of most restaurants because of its taste, ease in preparation and long shelf life. It can…
Brimming in a pork stew infused with aromatic peppercorn, sesame oil and soy sauce, Pata Tim is a classic Filipino dish with traces in Chinese cuisine. Its name actually originates from “Pata Itim”, which, when translated from Filipino to English, means “black pork hock”. The dish is said to be an evolved adaptation of the…
Having chicken binagoongan is another equally delicious way of having your fill of the classic Filipino dish without red meat. There is something remarkably Filipino about a good binagoongan dish. It is peppered with all the uniquely salty notes of your classic bagoong alamang or shrimp paste. Chicken Binagoongan is a great recipe to introduce…
Savor, spice and sourness, all of these flavors simmering in one dish together might sound like too much. But that simply isn’t the case for the delicious pork dinuguan. Made with thick and well-seasoned pork blood, it admittedly isn’t your regular savory dish guaranteed to please all palates. Still, it’s a leap you might want…
Want to try a creative spin on your leftovers? This adobo fried rice is perfect! Fried rice is pleasant on its own, but the tasty combination of that and adobo is incredible. I love how garlicky and savory this fried rice is. With breakfast being the most important meal of the day, this dish will…
