If you love the classic Filipino combination of green mangoes and bagoong, this Ginisang Bagoong recipe is one to keep in your kitchen. Also called Sautéed Shrimp Paste, this flavorful condiment transforms salty shrimp paste into a rich, sweet, savory, and slightly spicy dip that is hard to resist. The shrimp paste is cooked with…
Few things are more tempting than a plate of juicy chicken with deeply seasoned, golden-brown skin. This easy Chicken Inasal recipe gives you two practical ways to cook it at home: in an air fryer or by simmering and pan-frying. The chicken is marinated in calamansi juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onion, pepper, and…
Chicken Embutido is a delicious Filipino-style steamed meatloaf made with ground chicken, raisins, carrots, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, and evaporated milk. The mixture is shaped into a log, wrapped in aluminum foil, and steamed until tender and flavorful. Once cooled, it can be sliced and served as is, or pan-fried for deliciously crispy edges….
Bibingka is one of the most beloved Filipino kakanin, especially during the Christmas season. This soft, fluffy, slightly sweet rice cake is traditionally enjoyed after Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo, often while warm and paired with hot coffee or salabat. Its delicious combination of rice flour, coconut milk, butter, salted egg and cheese makes…
Nilupak na Kamoteng Kahoy is a classic Filipino kakanin made from boiled cassava that is mashed until soft, sticky, and creamy, then mixed with butter, condensed milk, and sugar. It is traditionally topped with grated cheese and ground peanuts, giving every bite a delicious combination of sweet, creamy, salty, and nutty flavors. This simple cassava…
If you love ube and classic Filipino kakanin, this Ube Maja Blanca with Latik is a dessert you will want to make again and again. It has the creamy, milky texture of traditional maja blanca, a delicious ube flavor, and a generous topping of golden coconut curds. Best of all, this ube maja recipe uses…
Lumpiang Sariwa is one of those Filipino dishes that feels both comforting and refreshing. Instead of a deep-fried wrapper, this fresh Filipino spring roll is wrapped in a soft, thin homemade crepe and filled with colorful sautéed vegetables and savory ground meat. It is then finished with a sweet, thick sauce, crunchy toasted peanuts, and…
If you love puto and ube, this Ube Puto Cheese is a match made in heaven. These soft, fluffy Filipino steamed cakes have a lovely purple color, a sweet ube flavor, and a savory cheese topping that makes every bite extra delicious. This easy Ube Puto recipe uses simple ingredients, including all-purpose flour, ube-flavored condensed…
If there’s one Filipino dessert that never goes out of style, it’s Cassava Cake. Rich, creamy, slightly chewy, and topped with a luscious coconut custard and melted cheese, this classic Filipino kakanin has been bringing families together for generations. Whether it’s served during birthdays, fiestas, Christmas, or simple afternoon merienda, a slice of homemade cassava…
Espasol is a beloved Filipino rice cake made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, evaporated milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt. Known for its soft, chewy texture and delicate coating of toasted rice flour, this traditional delicacy is one of the most popular pasalubong treats from Laguna. While many people buy…
