Pilipinas Recipes

Beef Morcon Recipe

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October 3, 2017

Even in other parts of the world like Andalusia, Extremadura, and Salamance where they use a special marinade of paprika, garlic, and salt and there is a maturity period, Morcon is a popular dish. Morcon in the country is a well-known dish but of a different version. Here in the Philippines a typical Beef Morcon Recipe will consist of meat that is sliced thinly to use for the roll and hard-boiled eggs, ham, sausage, carrots, pickles and/or raisins and hotdogs as fillings and tied with a twine to secure all the ingredients together. It is either cooked by steaming or frying then cut when cool enough and served in parties especially Christmas or Birthdays.

Morcon has been a popular dish in the Philippines and this Beef Morcon Recipe, in particular, makes any occasion even better because of its royal appeal. It may be a little time consuming when it comes to preparing it but you only need to look at how special it is and how it will make your guests pleased with its appearance so that you will be inspired to do it every now and then. This Morcon recipe is a beautiful decoration on your Noche Buena spread but doesn’t be limited to cooking it only during Christmas because you can make this on other events like Baptismal, Job promotion or any other milestone in you and your family’s life.

A good Morcon also comes with a special sauce. When making this Beef Morcon Recipe, make a thick yet still runny sauce from the morcon drippings. To thicken the sauce, you need to use some flour and don’t forget to season it with salt and pepper and add sugar if you like or caramelized onions and some herbs. You can also add onion and garlic powder to the sauce or leave it as it is. Serve the sauce over the morcon while still hot.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Filipino Pork Recipes

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September 13, 2017

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe might seem a little childish to you but this dish is in no way childish in fact adults love meatballs too especially when the taste is just right and the sauce is perfect. This dish is easy and fun to make and it’s also a little messy but that’s where the fun lies. You can make the meatballs the night before and prepare the sauce the day you’re going to serve it. Have your kids form the meatballs while you stir the sauce, this way, at an early age they will know the importance of family time.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe Variation

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe is considered the Filipino take on this dish originating from our Chinese friends and most Filipinos love eating Sweet and Sour that it has become a staple in most household and there are a lot of variations of this dish; people use fish and other Seafood, Pork, Chicken and even Vegetables. If you and your family or friends are like most Filipinos who love the taste of sugar in almost anything they eat then prepare this dish and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make and how delicious it could be when done the right way.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Preparation

Sweet and Sour Meatballs is so easy to do when you have all your ingredients beforehand. Just mix your ground meat and seasoning together and fry it until golden brown, after that you can now put the meatballs into the prepared sauce and let all the flavors combine by letting it simmer for a bit. Turn off the stove and transfer it to big serving plates and serve it with steaming rice for your lunch or serve it together with other delicacies in case you’re serving it for VIP guests and don’t forget to drink green tea while enjoying so you’ll digest it properly later.

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Pork Menudo Recipe (Menudong Baboy)

Filipino Pork Recipes

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September 8, 2017

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The Pork Menudo Recipe originated during the Spanish Colonization but this dish is a true Filipino dish of sauteed pork meat, potatoes, and carrots, raisins, and beef or pork liver. This Recipe is far different from Kaldereta and Afritada. There are many versions of this dish; Some versions use Vinegar or Fresh Tomatoes instead of Canned Tomato Sauce and they also put cheese when it is about to be taken off the stove. Some versions are sweeter and some a little sour and this dish can be both an everyday staple and still be a crowd pleaser because of its versatility. Here in the Philippines, a lot of provinces have their own version of this dish and each of those tastes differently and yet still delectable.

Pork Menudo Recipe Preparation

Pork Menudo is very easy to make. Just prepare all the ingredients by chopping garlic and onions, slicing the meat, dicing the potatoes and carrots and slicing the liver before cooking. Saute garlic and onions first then meat second and just let it cook until it is tender before adding potatoes and carrots; it’s up to you if you want to put liver last or not. After cooking, serve it at once but you can also freeze it in case there are leftovers.

You may think that Pork Menudo Recipe is too common to cook because a lot of home cooks do it already and even restaurants have their own spin on this dish but being a classical dish, it will never go out of style and you can even make your very own version of it which you can boast to your friends. It can be your secret recipe to hand down to your children or grandchildren someday just like what others do. Some even have a massive food empire that started with something small like a secret recipe; either way preparing this dish is really easy and people love it so it’s a win-win situation.

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Filipino Spaghetti Recipe

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September 4, 2017

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The Filipino Spaghetti Recipe is the Pinoy take on the Italian specialty, Spaghetti Bolognese which is sourer compared to our sweet style version. Some people find it odd that Pinoys put some sugar in this recipe but we Filipinos love sugar and we love dishes that are sweet. This dish will be a hit for birthday parties and meetings because even if it’s a little messy to eat, it tastes really great and it’s like an all-in-one meal considering it is made up of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the meat, vitamin B12, sodium and calcium from the cheese not to mention lycopene from the tomato sauce.

Why is Filipino Spaghetti Recipe Popular?

Filipino Spaghetti Recipe is very popular with kids. They love eating this dish with Fried Chicken and French Fries but it’s also for the grown-ups because this can be comfort food for everyone. Here in the Philippines, there are also a lot of restaurants who serve spaghetti and giant fast food companies have their own version of it but making this at home is so much better especially if you have a strong appetite because you can make a big batch and freeze some for later and binge on most of it right after you cook it. You can even eat it with herbed-garlic bread and drink it either with iced tea or wine.

Filipino Spaghetti Preparation

To make a perfect Filipino Spaghetti Recipe dish, you need to cook this with love like how our mothers make it. Buy the finest ingredients and don’t cook when you’re stressed because you’ll end up with a soggy pasta or really salty sauce, instead, cook when you’re really up for it and you have time to prepare the ingredients like cut, slice, and chop before cooking. And lastly, serve this very Filipino version piping hot as an afternoon snack or even dinner.

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Chop Suey Recipe (Chopsuey)

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August 29, 2017

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Filipinos love eating vegetables; they put it in salads, in stews and they mix it with meat or put it in a sandwich. There are Filipinos authentic dishes from various regions in the country where they like to cook vegetables longer so it’s mushier while some dishes have half-cooked vegetables but both have different taste that is just right for the dish. This Chop Suey Recipe proves that Filipinos do love their vegetable by Mixing many vegetables together like Cabbage, Cauliflower, bell pepper, snow peas etc. They say that Chop Suey (Chopsuey) is Chinese and American in Origin and goes back to the late 19th Century when a Chinese ambassador visited New York, and, wishing to have a harmonious relationship with the Americans, told his cook to invent a dish to impress them and a version of this dish is what the cook made; whether the origin is true or not, this dish is well-liked by many.

Chop Suey Recipe Variation

The number of vegetables used depends on who is cooking. Some choose to put a lot while some only put a couple but the dish is still delicious because of there’s also shrimp, pork meat, and others even use chicken liver and gizzard which makes the dish very yummy. When making this Chop Suey, home cooks and even professionals use only the freshest ingredients and they season it with soy sauce. Some even add mushroom which really appeals to Oriental palates. Filipinos mostly partner this dish with another dish when serving like Grilled or Baked Fish, Sweet and Sour Pork and Rice such as Paella is always present; it can be Yang Chow Fried rice or steamed rice or both.

If you’re a new cook and you really want to try your hand at cooking, trying this Chop Suey Recipe is a good way to start because it’s fairly easy to prepare and make and everyone will absolutely love it. Don’t overcook the vegetables as this dish tastes so much better when the vegetables are half-cooked.

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Pork Kaldereta Recipe (Kalderetang Baboy)

Filipino Pork Recipes

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August 26, 2017

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Pork Kaldereta Recipe (Kalderetang Baboy)

The Kaldereta (Caldereta) is another favorite among Filipinos though it did not really originate in the Philippines. This Recipe was brought to this land by the Spaniards during their three hundred years of colonization. You can say that because of their long stay in the Philippines, they have adopted this recipe by heart thus making this delicious dish a part of the Filipino menu. Aside from Chicken Kaldereta and Beef Kaldereta, Pork Kaldereta Recipe is also a preferred version of this dish. Make sure to choose a Tender part of the Pork for it to be really enjoyable to eat.

Pork Kaldereta Recipe Preparation

Pork Kaldereta is cooked in the same manner as the Chicken Kaldereta version. There’s just a bit of difference when it comes to the vegetables. Prepare the Pork and the vegetables, making sure they are washed well and the potatoes and carrots are peeled and cut into small portions, almost with the same size as the pork. Add a few drops of oil into a skillet and saute garlic, chilis, and onion. Add the pork and allow it to cook for a while until it becomes a bit tender then the potatoes can be added. After a while, pour some tomato sauce and allow to boil for a few minutes before adding the liver spread. Just keep in mind not to put too much or it will alter the taste. Before removing from heat, place the carrots and bell pepper. After a few seconds, remove the skillet from heat.

Serving Pork Kaldereta

The favorite part of the cooking comes now. It’s time to sit down with the family and grab a few cups of rice to enjoy the savory taste of this extremely wonderful, delicious meal. Having an ice-cold soda on the side will make eating your own version of Pork Kaldereta Recipe is one of the best experiences your taste buds will ever encounter. You will be waiting for the next bout with this dish.

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Pinakbet Recipe

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August 24, 2017

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Do you love Ilocano dishes? The Pinakbet Recipe (Dinengdeng) is the most well-known Ilocano dish. This is one of my most favorite dishes and has also been a favorite even in other regions. Pinakbet is a combination of different vegetables, fish paste, and grilled milkfish or Pork; this is the Ilocano Version. In other regions and most common in the Philippines, they have been using Shrimp Paste or Bagoong Alamang and Pork or sometimes Chicharon instead but nevertheless, it is still delicious.

Pinakbet Recipe Preparation

This is a very simple dish if we’re talking about the cooking procedure. If you have the vegetables in your backyard, it will make it even more delicious because you will be eating fresh vegetables and free from pesticides. When you cook this, you just have to put the onions, tomatoes, and garlic together and when it starts to boil, you can add the eggplant, okra, Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya), winged Seguidillas beans (Sigarilyas).
You can also add sponge gourd (Patola) if you wish; this will be a tasty addition to your Pinakbet Recipe and will make you love it even more. You can add Pork on the Recipe and Chicharon. After a few minutes, the fish paste can be added. The measurement of your fish paste depends on how you prefer your pinakbet to taste. Usually, when the Ilocanos are cooking this, they tend to put more fish paste because they like it a bit salty and tasty of course. When this comes to a boil, the Grilled Milkfish (Bangus) can now be added. After around two minutes, turn off the stove.

Now, you’re ready for your own Pinakbet. Grab a plate and have a cup or two of steamed rice and savor the wonderful taste of this dish. You will probably ask for more once you savor this dish. This combination of the grilled fish and fish paste surely makes this mouthwatering that you will crave for it on the coming days. This will surely become an additional part of your menu.

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Kare-Kare Recipe

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August 23, 2017

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The Kare-Kare recipe is a stew which is known for having a thick peanut sauce. This dish is a favorite during Philippine occasions especially the feasts celebrated in every region. No feast celebration is complete without this. Every visitor will be asking for it once they come to eat in your house.

Kare-Kare Recipe Preparation

The Kare-Kare is not a so simple dish. Its main ingredient is the Oxtail. The Filipino Bokchoy, Banana Blossom, Eggplant and String beans are a must in this recipe. It can be combined with other meat ingredients like Pork hocks or whatever the cook prefers to add. Saute the garlic and onion then the oxtail can be added. When it is already a bit chewable, add in the peanut butter, ground rice, and annatto. When it comes to a boil, the vegetables can be added all together. Just add a pinch of salt and you’re almost done. Remove from heat when the vegetables are tender but not over cooked. Nowadays, there is also the Seafood Kare-Kare or even the Vegetable Kare-Kare.

For the seafood version of this dish, prawns, mussels, and squid are the usual ingredients. For the vegetable, Chinese cabbage, eggplant, and other green veggies can be used. The other ingredients needed are garlic and onion obviously. Of course, it’s not Kare-Kare if there is no Peanut Butter, ground rice, and annatto for the perfect color. Oh, and who will forget to saute shrimp paste? After all, it is not Kare-Kare without Shrimp paste. Saute the perfect shrimp paste to make this dish maintain its ranking as the most well-loved menu in every Philippine occasions. Chop a few garlic, onions, and quite a number of red, ripe tomatoes. Saute then add the shrimp paste. After a few minutes, add some vinegar and a little sugar. When the shrimp paste looks cooked enough, you can pour some oil for a better-looking presentation of the paste. Wow! you now have the perfect combination of Kare-Kare and shrimp paste.

Guests will surely be more than satisfied with this truly delicious recipe and will be looking forward to your next invite and that’s because you made them taste a Kare-Kare they will never forget.

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Chicken Kaldereta Recipe (Kalderetang Manok)

Filipino Chicken Recipes

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August 22, 2017

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Chicken Kaldereta Recipe (Kalderetang Manok)

The Chicken Kaldereta Recipe is one of the most loved dishes in the Philippines although this was made known in the Philippines when the Spaniards brought it here during the war. Perhaps, because of this, they have learned to adapt this dish as their very own. The Beef Kaldereta may be the more common one but it doesn’t make the Chicken version a little less. Chicken Kaldereta is a bit similar to the Afritada version. Of course, Kaldereta is a bit hot so that gives the difference.

If you’re looking for a new and different version of Kaldereta, see our Pork Kaldereta recipe.

This dish is usually a part of the Sunday menu when all the family members are present. This is the perfect time for Mommy to cook for the family; after all, it is the only day that the family is complete.

Chicken Kaldereta Recipe Preparation

The Chicken Kaldereta is not so hard to prepare; just make sure there is garlic, onion, potato, fresh bell pepper and of course, not to mention the chicken. Saute the garlic and onion in a few drops of canola or vegetable oil and a few slightly crushed chilis then add the chicken. Allow the chicken to be tender before adding the peeled and cubed potatoes. Add the tomato sauce and turn to medium heat. Liver spread can also be added to make the sauce a bit thick just make sure that it doesn’t cover up the taste, making one think that it is just liver spread he is eating. Before removing from heat, the fresh bell peppers should be put into the pot. Make sure not to overcook the bell pepper as it is more delicious that way.

Serving Chicken Kaldereta

Now, it is time to taste this superb Chicken Kaldereta. Everyone’s excited for sure. Grab a few cups of rice then start devouring this sumptuous meal. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to have a little dessert after this truly delicious meal. Having this during family bonding time will make everyone wishing it is Sunday again.

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Beef Kaldereta Recipe (Caldereta)

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August 20, 2017

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Caldereta or Kaldereta in Filipino originated from the Spaniards and was brought in the Philippines during their 300 years of colonization. It was a recipe that the Filipinos have gotten so used to that they have made it a part of the Filipino cuisine, taking it as their very own. Though the Filipinos love the Pork and Chicken Kaldereta, the most popular version of Kaldereta in the Philippines is the Beef Kaldereta Recipe.

Beef Kaldereta Recipe Tips

Choosing a tender part of the beef for Kaldereta recipe is very important. Also, the potatoes, carrots and bell pepper should be fresh. After preparing the ingredients, saute the garlic, onion, and chilis in a skillet. Since the Recipe of Beef Kaldereta is well-known for being hot, there should be more chilis added than that of the Pork and Chicken version. There should also be more onions on this version as this one is known to be more saucy. Say, if you have a kilo of beef, you should have a kilo of onion too. When the garlic, onions, and chilis are tender, the beef can now be added. Simmer it for several minutes until it becomes tender then the potatoes can be added. After a while, add the annatto for the desired color. Allow to boil some more and add some liver spread and cheese. Before removing from the heat, add the carrots and bell pepper. Just wait a few seconds then remove from heat.

Serving Beef Kaldereta

You now have the best tasting Beef Kaldereta Recipe ever and ready. You just need to have a few cups of rice then you can enjoy this delicious dish to your heart’s content. I bet you will be waiting for your next chance to cook and enjoy this together with your loved ones. Isn’t this a perfect partner for your bonding time with the family? Not such a bad idea, right? After all, the most loved bonding moments with the family happens in the dining room.

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Filipino Pancit Canton Recipe

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August 16, 2017

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Pancit may be handed down to us by our Chinese friends but it is undeniably one of the most loved dishes here in the Philippines. And second to rice, Filipinos eat pancit on a regular basis. There are many variations of pancit; the most common is Pancit Bihon while the more special pancit is Pancit Malabon but let us not forget that Pancit Canton is also a star in itself. Often times, this Pancit Canton Recipe is oily and cooked with pork or beef liver, pork or chicken meat, cabbage and carrots that are half-cooked, Kinchay (parsley) which is optional and seasoned with soy sauce and pepper. Calamansi juice is also added to give it a sour twist. You can also add some boiled eggs on top of the dish before serving if you wish.

Pancit Canton for Special Occasions

Like other variation of Pancit, the Pancit Canton Recipe is also birthday celebrations’ staple because it signifies a long life and many people do this to ensure they live their life to the fullest. When there is a celebration people put out their big cauldrons to make this dish and visitors are excited to sample the feast. Pancit Canton can easily make your stomach full because the noodles we use to make it is heavier than the normal kind of noodles but never the less it is enjoyable to eat it and will really satisfy your cravings. It is an all-in-one-meal because there are meat, vegetables, garlic and onions in it.

If you are having friends over especially friends from other countries, you can try making this Pancit Canton Recipe along with other delicacies such as Buko Pie, Palitaw, Maja Blanca, Biko and other Filipino Delicacies. you are expert at and marvel at how easily they will devour your Pancit because foreigners love new dishes from the places they visit and they will thank you repeatedly for preparing them this special dish. And you can expect upcoming request from them for another get-together.

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Special Chicken Embutido Recipe

Filipino Chicken Recipes

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August 10, 2017

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If you loved our Pork Embutido Recipe, you will love this Chicken Embutido Recipe. It mainly uses the same ingredients but since you will be using chicken, the result in taste is very different from that of the pork version. This Version is also more tender since chicken meat is softer and quicker to cook than pork. You can also freeze this for up to one week so you can make plenty in advance and cook it whenever you want and the flavor will still be as good as the day you made it.

Chicken Embutido Recipe Variation

Chicken Embutido is a newer version of cooking this beloved Meatloaf dish but it can be traced back during the Spanish colonization of our country where they introduced us to chorizo, longganiza, and embutido. Embutido is part of the sausage family and throughout the world people cook this offering different variations and Methods of Preparation. Our very own Filipino version of this dish is most often times sweet and salty. It is steamed and you can eat it right away but many people like to fry them after steaming. And while the most common is the Pork Embutido version, Chicken Embutido is a classic on its own.

Preparing Chicken Embutido

To come up with a really good Chicken Embutido you need to season it well with salt, pepper and a bit of sugar to act as flavoring. Remember it is better to use sugar than use MSG because that’s bad for the health. Use only the freshest and well -beaten eggs to bind the ingredients together, use well-cleaned vegetables that are finely grated plus some other ingredients that you need to buy in the grocery like Hotdogs/Chorizo. Some use the leaf of a banana as the mold for their embutido while some use aluminum foil wrapper. The advantage of using banana leaf as a mold is that there are no dangers of it emitting harmful chemicals and the aroma of the leaf makes the dish even more tempting.

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Biko Recipe

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August 8, 2017

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In Tagalog region, Biko is also known as “Sinukmani” (sweet sticky rice). The Biko Recipe is the all-time favorite dessert or “meryenda” (mid-afternoon snack). A native Filipino Delicacy. It is served during special occasions such as town fiesta, reunion and parties.

Yesterday when I was working at home, my kids called me all of the sudden. They want something sweet. They said they misses my “Sinukmani” or “Biko” and ask me to cook their favorite dessert. They called my “Biko” as the “Best Biko recipe” ever. Well, that’s my kids, I can’t say no.

There are two ways to cook this sticky rice, one is by cooking the glutinous rice first before adding the coconut milk and sugar. The other one is the rice is cooked in the coconut milk and brown sugar until the rice absorbs the flavor as it cooks

Biko Variations

Biko is a type of sticky rice pudding. In Thailand they put coconut milk with sugar after cooking the glutinous rice while in Malaysia they cook it with pandan and wrap it in banana leaves but here in the Philippines the traditional way to cook is to mix all the ingredients together in a thick Filipino frying pan, this way the coconut milk and sugar will be cooked properly with the rice blending all the flavors together.

Biko, being a native sweet can be bought in many places as well as along the streets of various towns and cities. You can find it together with other “kakanin”. The typical Biko is also topped with golden brown coconut shavings and because it has been turned a little crisp, it gives a slight saltiness to this sweet treat. Additionally, “kakanin” came from 2 Tagalog words which are “kain” or to eat and “Kanin” meaning rice. Just like other “Kakanins”, Biko is a staple in many households as a dessert or snack. It is heavy on the tummy because its main ingredient is rice so make sure you leave room for it if you’re having it as a dessert.

If you are going to invite people to your house and you are going to serve Biko for dessert, make sure you cook it a few hours before they come because the quality of this sweet is so much better when you have just cooked it. Slice it diagonally and don’t forget to top it with its signature toasted coconut shavings. It’s also wonderful to pair it with hot tea or coffee or if you’re feeling fancy hot chocolate drink. A lot of tourist friends now know about this native delicacy by word of mouth and we Filipinos should really be proud because we get to offer an amazing food.

Biko Recipe & Preparation

My Biko recipe is so simple to make. I just need 4 ingredients which are Malagkit (glutinous rice), Coconut milk, brown sugar, and butter. Nowadays, you can buy ready to cook coconut milk in the supermarket but I used fresh coconut meat. You can find coconut in the market and ask the vendor to finely grated it by machine. Then I add a little hot water on the coconut meat, using my hand I squeeze the mixture for a thicker cream. This is the first squeezing, this process is repeated depending on how much you needed.

I rinse the glutinous rice and steam it. The rice must partially cook. Meanwhile, I bring coconut milk to boil, add the brown sugar and boil for few minutes until sugar melt and mixed into the coconut milk. Stir occasionally and add the glutinous rice until it becomes sticky. Brush the pan with butter first then pour in the sticky rice and spread it out evenly. You can use banana leaves, though optional, give the dessert a distinct taste and fragrance. Sprinkled the crunchy bits of “Latik” (toasted coconut milk crumbs) on top of sticky rice.

Best paired with Pancit Bihon and soft drinks. Yummy!

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Pork Embutido Recipe (Homemade Special)

Filipino Pork Recipes

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August 7, 2017

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Pork Embutido is enjoyed by many households throughout the Philippines. This sweet and salty dish is either Processed and Canned which you can buy at most markets and groceries or Homemade by housewives, Home Entrepreneur, and Foodies. The sweet Version of this Pork Embutido Recipe is always a crowd winner because Filipinos love sweet foods. It is also a party regular because it is easy to make, tastes really good and is nice to look at the buffet table. Kids love this too that’s why many moms make it keep their young ones happy and full. Some people even make a living by selling their very own take on this Filipino dish.

Pork Embutido Recipe Variation

There are many Variations of Pork Embutido Recipe. In many countries, it is called Meatloaf and there are a variety of ways to prepare it. It even comes in different shapes and sizes but here in the Philippines this dish is always around and it’s either big or small where the bigger version is mostly used in parties.
For the Preparation, some Steam it while others cook it in the oven. Some put raisins in it, oats which act as a meat extender, carrots and many more flavorful combos and some even top it with tomato ketchup to keep it moist but the outcome is always the same, it is tasty and delicious
Pork Embutido Ingredients

Preparing Pork Embutido

To us Filipinos, there is no easier way to prepare Pork Embutido than Steaming it. And to make our delicacy more special, aside from the main ingredient Ground Pork, we put in eggs, sliced Hotdogs, raisins, and cheddar cheese. You can add other ingredients as well as bell pepper and onions if you want. Try making this dish now and prepare for your loved ones because I assure you that they will be coming for seconds. As usual, don’t forget the rice and some Atsara to counter the sweetness and saltiness of the dish.

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Chicken Afritada Recipe

Filipino Chicken Recipes

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July 31, 2017

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In every occasion, there the mainstays Lechon, Morcon, and Relleno but this everyday staple when done properly can also take center stage in your gatherings. The Chicken Afritada recipe is a Traditional Filipino dish made by sauteing garlic, onions, fresh chickens, carrots, and potatoes together with tomato sauce, green peas, and bell pepper. It can either be sweet, salty or both depending on what suits your taste buds as well as the other people you’re cooking it for.

Ways of Cooking Chicken Afritada

Some people even add a bit of Soy Sauce to give Chicken Afritada a signature dark appearance while some make do with just Tomato Sauce. And a lot of Filipino people love this dish because not only does it have meat in it but it also has vegetables and Tomato Sauce which makes it a healthy choice for any meal.

Cooking Chicken Afritada Recipe

To make Chicken Afritada, you need to use the freshest ingredients. First, prepare all the ingredients and chop the garlic and onions. Peel the potatoes and carrots, slice then set aside. Slice the bell peppers and thaw the green peas if you are using them frozen. Saute the garlic and onions until they are soft then add the chicken. Season well with salt and cook it well until it becomes light brown. Check the chicken if it’s already a bit tender then add the potatoes and carrots and a little bit of water to help cook the vegetables and cover the pot. Let it simmer until both vegetables are tender. Wait a few minutes then check if the potatoes and carrots are already cooked. Be careful not to cook for a long time lest you’ll end up with soggy vegetables and flaked chicken.

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Once tender add the tomato sauce and green peas and let it simmer for a couple more minutes then add the bell pepper last to maintain its crunch. There you have it the best Chicken Afritada that you can share with your family during the weekend or for when you invited some friends over for dinner.
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Fish Sinigang sa Kamias Recipe (Sinigang na Isda)

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July 25, 2017

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Fish Sinigang sa Kamias Recipe (Sinigang na Isda)

For tonight I will cook Fish Sinigang sa Kamias. This is something that I cook when the weather is cold especially this month (Rainy Season) to December (Traditional Comfort Food). Sinigang is a typical Filipino Soup Dish that can be seen Canteens, Restaurant and even in our Dining Table and is served once a week.

Fish Sinigang sa Kamias Tips

Now let me tell you how I learned this Sinigang sa Kamias Recipe. This is something I learned from my mother and have known how to cook it as long as I remember. I remembered when my mother would prepare the Sinigang dish. She would use fresh tamarind as her souring agent. She would boil it and squish out all the juice and add it to the broth.

More About Fish Sinigang sa Kamias

Fish Sinigang sa Kamias is 30 minutes or less delicious soup dish. It only needs to boil all ingredients, no need sautéing and it means less fat and oil. You can use any kinds of fish from Tilapia, Red snapper, and Grouper. You can also add more vegetables if you want. For this dish, I use Bilimbi (Kamias in Tagalog) as the souring agent. It is also known as cucumber or sorrel tree. It is a tropical tree found naturally in Malaysia, Indonesia and in another part of Asia. It is used both for cooking and as a traditional medicine.

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Pork Sinigang with Gabi Recipe

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July 24, 2017

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Whether you believe it or not, cooking can be a stress reliever. When you have a demanding job, finding time to cook for my family and sitting down to a family meal reduced the tension and strain from long hours of working in the office. When you are caring for your family you will always think of how you can make them happy and healthy.

Dinnertime at home will always be very special to me and my family. It is the time we bond and put away what we are doing with. It is the time to enjoy the best meal of the day. When I announce for my family that I will cook Pork Sinigang for dinner, they make sure to come home earlier from work. 🙂

Pork Sinigang with Gabi Preparation

I cook Sinigang at least twice a week. It is very convenient and easy to prepare. It is delicious and our all-time favorite. It is traditionally Tamarind based soup. There are many Variations of Sinigang Recipes including Beef Sinigang, Sinigang sa Miso, Bangus Sinigang and also Sinigang na Hipon but the most common and popular, the Pork in Tamarind broth or this Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang). It needs to sauté the pork and onion first before boiling it until the pork is cook and tender. Adding some vegetables like Taro, Eggplant, Radish, Kangkong (water spinach), Tomatoes, long Beans and green long Peppers in a sour broth.

One of the secrets of cooking a delicious Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang) is to include the bones of the pig. One main ingredient is Taro (Gabi for Filipinos). It is one of the most common vegetables in the Philippines. Taro leaves is a heart shape, bright deep green and they grow in a wet tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Taro root is starchy and high in fiber. The purpose of adding taro is to make the soup more creamy, just when the taro is soft remove few pieces and mashed it and put it back to the soup. You will love the creamy Pork Sinigang soup.

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Sinigang na Salmon Recipe

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July 22, 2017

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Sinigang is a soup or stew, usually cook with meat or seafood by boiling it with a sour base such as Tamarind, Guava, Calamansi, Kamias, Santol or Unripe Mango. It is a common dish of the Filipino culture. A comfort food, the soup help to keep you warm on a cold night. Cooking Sinigang na Salmon is easy, so let me tell you a story first on how I learn this Recipe.

I only learned to eat and cook this Sinigang na Salmon when I was visiting a good friend of mine. She is a dear friend from way back, a friend who share the love of cooking. She lives in a place where the food is within the reach. Vegetables from the garden, chicken roaming around the backyard, pigs and piglets in their pigpen, a small fish pond ready to catch tilapia, cook and eat. For the person who loves to cook, this place is like a haven.

I remembered she cook this Sinigang na Salmon Recipe, with a sour broth of tamarind, onions, tomatoes, and added a bunch of mustasa (mustard green leafy vegetables). She uses rice washing as a soup base. Then the Miso paste is added to enhance the sourness of the soup and makes it so delicious. Miso is a Japanese culinary staple made by fermenting rice and soy. Using kamias (Bilimbi fruit) as the souring agent eliminates the fishy taste and odor of the salmon head. Salmon head or salmon belly can also use for this type of recipe/dish. She told me that cooking Sinigang na Salmon is only occasionally and it depends on the availability of this kind of fish. This kind of fish, the Salmon, is not indigenous in the Philippines. The Sinigang na Salmon is one of the many version of the Sinigang, like Beef Sinigang, Sinigang na Bangus, Sinigang na Hipon and one of the favorite dish of Filipinos.

Salmon is a popular fish food. It is classified as an oily fish and a good source of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. It is also prepared in several ways including smoking, baking, frying and making soup.

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Bangus Sinigang Recipe (Sinigang na Bangus)

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July 21, 2017

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Bangus Sinigang Recipe (Sinigang na Bangus)

Milkfish or Bangus in Tagalog is a national fish of the Philippines. It is an important seafood in Southern Asia and some Pacific Islands. It is well known for being much bonier than other food fish. Pangasinan is very famous for its Milkfish or Bangus production. It can be prepared plain, smoked in fillet, and cooked either broiled or fried and last but not the least, the Bangus Sinigang Recipe.

When the weather forces you to stay indoors because of the bad weather, you take it as an opportunity to stay inside of your home and make it extra cozy, bright and cheerful. You also take the advantage to take out your cooking pan and whip up your favorite meals. You can take out a cookbook and start experimenting to cook a delicious meal. You can more creative in the kitchen and go for more than the basics. Nothing is quite as comforting as a good home-cooked meal on a gloomy day.

There is one dish that is perfect for dreary days. Sinigang is one of our favorite dishes, Pork Sinigang, Beef Sinigang, Sinigang na Hipon. It is a dish that can be done in 30-40 minutes and only requires a boiling pan. I am making Bangus Sinigang Recipe (Sinigang na Bangus). This is the best food for cold weather and rainy season. The recipe is simple and easy to prepare, but I made sure I add enough vegetables on it and the sourness of the soup gives my family the satisfaction of what they are craving for hot and sour soup.

Sinigang ng Bangus or Milkfish in Sour Broth is an all-time favorite dish of many Filipinos. It is a dish made of vegetables boiled in sour broth, cooked until the vegetable turn glossy before adding the milkfish. The sour taste of tamarind juice gives the distinctive taste of the broth. One of the main ingredients is the milkfish.

How to Make Bangus Sinigang — Bangus Sinigang

You can serve the Sinigang na Bangus with rice and a spicy fish sauce as a dipping sauce.You can also view other types of Sinigang Recipes on our website.

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Sinigang na Hipon Recipe

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July 20, 2017

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Sinigang is considered as the national dish of the Philippines. There are many ways of preparing this kind of dish and one of the most well-known recipes is Sinigang na Hipon. The Sinigang na Hipon Recipe is a sour dish and shrimp is the main ingredient. A shrimp based meal is a significant source of cholesterol, provide low in calories. It is rich in protein and provides an array of nutrients. It is also a significant source of cholesterol depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp is not only very nutritious, it is also a popular ingredient in Salads, Chowders, Appetizers and as a main dish.

Sinigang na Hipon Recipe Summary

I love cooking. I like to challenge myself to try and make a new dish, but I also like the comfort of making an old recipe. My ultimate favorite is to cook a Filipino dishes that all involves seafood especially shrimp and prawns. Everyone loves their shrimp, unless of course if you have an allergic to seafood. One dishes that involves shrimp is Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp in Sour Soup). It is easy to prepare by cooking the vegetables in a boiling water and adding the shrimp when the vegetables are a half cook. A steaming bowl of sinigang help to warm the body on cold rainy days and it is an effective remedy for a sore throat. When using tamarind fresh, boil and cook it until soft and the outer skin begins to burst. With the use of the fork, mash it and use a strainer to squish all the juices then pour the tamarind juice into the soup broth, to make it more authentic and the taste is more tangy and zesty flavor.

When cleaning the shrimp make sure the shell and the head are still intact. It is when the most of the flavor comes and it makes the soup flavorful.

Served Sinigang na Hipon hot immediately with plenty of rice.

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Beef Sinigang Recipe (Sinigang na Baka)

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July 19, 2017

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Cooking Sinigang like Beef Sinigang Recipe is popular in our country, the Philippines. It is very easy to prepare. Aside from the famous Adobo, Sinigang is also a traditional recipe for every Juans.

Healthy Cooking for kids and family is always our aim. Cooking at home can build healthy habits. Preparing and eating meals at home is a way to teach our children to eat healthy food and inspired to live a healthy, fit life.

On the weekdays, I have only 30-45 minutes to get a dinner serve on the table. For short period of time, I need to prepare and cook a simple but delicious and healthy food. The simple meal doesn’t mean boring. Be creative, cook it with a twist if you want and go by your own taste, bring soul to the recipe. It could still be looking good and taste delicious. I want an honest and flavorful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare but no taste at all.

Beef Sinigang Recipe Tips & Information

A one-pot meal like Beef Sinigang (Sinigang na Baka) with the ingredients of healthy choices – a vegetable that provides many nutrients including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A and C. While meat like beef supply nutrients that include protein, vitamin B and E, iron, zinc, and magnesium. This stew is authentic food for Filipinos because of the way it has made. Through time there are many flavors and ingredients are added to enhance the taste but the sour taste has not changed. The Beef Sinigang Recipe is a common dish to serve around the table. It serves hot with rice, the main ingredients are beef, vegetables, tamarind juice and taro. Adding green long chili pepper to enhance the taste while adding a little spice to the dish.

Home cook is always the best. You cook it with love and you know exactly what’s going in.

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Camaron Rebosado Recipe

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July 15, 2017

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The Camaron Rebosado Recipe is a deep-fried battered shrimp dish in the Philippines. It is a Filipino style dish with a Chinese influence but has a Spanish name. It is a crispy batter coated shrimps that are similar to Japanese Tempura, although tempura uses a lighter batter. ❤ ❤ ❤

I was in the wet market this morning and thinking what kind of dish should I cook for our lunch time. First I want to cook Pork Kaldereta, a Filipino tomato based pork stew dish. But when I passed by the seafood section. Tiger shrimps are so inviting and they are my favorite. So I decided to buy some for me and my family. I was thinking to cook “Sinigang na Hipon”, this is also a Filipino sour soup dish shrimp as the main ingredients. But my family love to eat Camaron Rebosado for a meal. When I see Camaron Rebosado, I can’t stop myself comparing it to the Japanese Tempura. Though I had a chance to taste it still our Filipino version is tastier and delicious especially if it is a home-made recipe. 🙂 ❤ ❤

Camaron Rebosado Original Version

Camaron Rebosado Recipe Tips (My Version)

So here is my own version of Camaron Rebosado. Clean the head and removed the shells of the shrimps but the tails are intact and deveined. Marinate the Shrimp with calamansi juice and salt for at least an hour. Then prepared the batter. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and cold water, add cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and oil. Whisk all the ingredients until smooth and form a paste. Dip each one of them in the batter mixture by holding the tails and to make sure that the shrimps are evenly coated. Put cooking oil in a deep pan. When the oil is heat enough dip a piece of shrimp one at a time to prevent them sticking each other. Wait until golden brown and the texture become crispy. Remove from the pan, then place it on a plate with paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Serve with sweet and sour sauce or banana ketchup.

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