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Humba
Humba is a popular Filipino braised pork dish with a rich, savory-sweet flavor. It's similar to adobo, but with the addition of sugar, soy sauce, and sometimes banana blossom or pineapple, making it more distinctively sweet and fragrant. Traditionally, humba is made with pork belly, but you can also use pork shoulder or other cuts depending on your preference.
Kare-kare
Kare-Kare is a classic Filipino dish known for its rich and creamy peanut sauce, often served with oxtail, tripes, and vegetables. It’s a beloved comfort food, typically enjoyed with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) on the side.
Dinuguan
Dinuguan is a rich and flavorful Filipino dish made with pork, offal (such as liver), and blood, simmered in a savory, slightly tangy, and spicy vinegar-based sauce. It's often served with steamed rice or puto (Filipino rice cakes). Below is a full recipe for Dinuguan:
Pochero
Pochero is a delicious Filipino stew that has a rich and flavorful broth made with meat (usually pork, beef, or chicken) and a combination of vegetables like plantains, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and beans. It is typically served with rice and is perfect for family gatherings or hearty meals. Below is a complete recipe on how to make Pochero:
Pork Sinigang
Pork Sinigang is a deliciously tangy Filipino soup that’s beloved for its savory, sour broth and tender pork. The key flavor comes from tamarind, but you can also use other souring agents like green mango, guava, or calamansi. Here’s a complete recipe to make Pork Sinigang at home.
Chicken Adobo
Chicken Adobo is one of the most popular and beloved Filipino dishes. Adobo is known for its rich, savory flavor, balanced with the tanginess of vinegar and the umami of soy sauce. It’s also quite flexible, allowing for variations in ingredients and cooking methods.
Pork Adobo
Pork Adobo is a classic and flavorful Filipino dish. It is tender, savory, and slightly tangy from the vinegar, with a depth of flavor that comes from marinating and simmering the pork in soy sauce, garlic, and spices.
Lumpia Shanghai
Lumpiang Shanghai is one of the most beloved Filipino snacks and appetizers. These crispy spring rolls are packed with seasoned pork and vegetables, offering a delicious bite-sized treat. Whether you're hosting a party or just craving something crispy and savory, Lumpiang Shanghai is the perfect choice. Follow this recipe to create these crispy delights right in your own kitchen!
Ukoy
Ukoy is a popular Filipino snack or appetizer made of crispy fritters with shrimp, vegetables, and batter. It's often served with spiced vinegar for dipping. Here's how to make this delicious dish at home:
Fish Kinilaw
Kinilaw is a traditional Filipino dish made from raw fish marinated in vinegar, calamansi, and a mix of fresh spices. It’s a light, refreshing, and tangy dish that’s perfect for warm days or as an appetizer. Here's how you can make an authentic Kinilaw:
Pancit Canton
Pancit is a beloved Filipino noodle dish that comes in many variations, but Pancit Canton is one of the most popular types. It's a stir-fried noodle dish made with wheat noodles (pancit canton), vegetables, and meat, usually pork, chicken, and shrimp. It’s often served for special occasions like birthdays, fiestas, or family gatherings, symbolizing long life and good fortune. Here’s a complete recipe for making Filipino Pancit Canton:
Chicharon
Chicharon is a beloved Filipino snack made from deep-fried pork rind or pork belly. It’s crispy, savory, and perfect as a snack or paired with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce. Here's how you can make it at home:
Lumpia
Lumpia is a popular Filipino dish, essentially a type of spring roll. It can be made in two main varieties: Lumpiang Shanghai (the crispy, fried version) and Lumpiang Sariwa (the fresh, non-fried version with a soft wrapper).
I'll give you a complete recipe for Lumpiang Shanghai, the crispy fried variety filled with seasoned ground pork, vegetables, and sometimes shrimp.
Leche Flan
Leche flan is a rich and creamy caramel custard that is a popular dessert in the Philippines. It's made with eggs, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, creating a smooth and indulgent treat. Here's how to make it:
Halo-halo
Halo-Halo is a classic Filipino dessert that is beloved for its refreshing, sweet, and colorful combination of crushed ice, a variety of sweetened fruits, jellies, beans, and topped with leche flan, ube ice cream, and sabra (sweetened plantains). It's a dessert perfect for hot weather and special occasions. Here's a complete recipe on how to make Halo-Halo at home: