Looking for a special chicken dish that is easier to prepare than homemade ham? This Whole Chicken Hamonado is a delicious choice for holidays, birthdays, Sunday lunch, and family gatherings. It combines pineapple juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar to create a sweet and savory glaze that coats the chicken beautifully. The preparation…
Ginataang Pinakbet is a popular vegetable dish with meat in the Philippines, Originating from the region of Ilocos and this Ginataang Pinakbet is made by using pork belly, garlic, onion, tomato, shrimp paste, squash, beans, eggplant, bitter gourd, okra coconut milk sugar and salt. The word ‘pinakbbet’ means ‘shriveled’ or ‘shrunk’. The original Ilocano pinakbet…
If you love creamy Filipino dishes with a little kick of spice, this Ginataang Tambakol recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. Made with tender tambakol, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, this dish brings simple ingredients together in a rich, savory sauce. Also known as Filipino tuna in coconut milk, this…
Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan is a delicious Filipino dish made by simmering chicken liver, gizzard in a sauce consist of soy sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, ginger, bay leaf, sugar, pepper, oil and chilies. Adobong atay balunbalunan (Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo) is a quick version of our classic adobo which has a unique grainy and…
Chicken Caldereta is one of those Filipino dishes that can make an ordinary lunch feel extra special. Tender chicken is simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, liver spread, cheese and chilies. The result is savory, slightly sweet, creamy and wonderfully hearty. Served with a generous scoop of hot rice, this…
Pork Caldereta is a very rich and hearty Filipino pork stew made on tender cooked pork, carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, and liver spread simmered in a savory and spicy tomato-based sauce. A true taste of the Philippines, this dish brings the warmth and nostalgia in each bite! At our place, when kaldereta is cooked, it…
Ginataang Tulingan is beloved Filipino fish stew made by simmering Tulingan or “Bullet Tuna” in a coconut milk sauce seasoned with garlic, ginger, onions, and spices. A Bicolano Favorite that combines the natural umami-ness of tulingan with the rich subtle nuttiness and sweetness of gata ( coconut milk ), enhanced by the spiciness of green…
Pinangat na isda is a Filipino fish dish, made by stewing fresh fish in a sauce made of tomatoes, onion, green chili, ginger, calamansi juice, pepper and salt. This recipe for pinangat na isda can be made out of variety of fishes including hiwas, galunggong, tilapia and bangus. A low-calorie way to enjoy your fish…
Love milk tea but always want extra pearls? Make your own homemade tapioca pearls with just three simple ingredients: tapioca starch, brown sugar, and water. These chewy boba pearls are coated in sweet brown sugar syrup, making them perfect for milk tea, iced milk and other refreshing drinks. Making tapioca pearls from scratch takes a…
Looking for an easy chicken recipe that doesn’t require an oven? This Chicken With Sprite Recipe is a delicious Filipino-style dish made with whole chicken, lemon-lime soda, soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic and onion. Sprite gives the sauce a sweet flavor and helps create a glossy glaze as it simmers. Stuffing the chicken with onion,…
