Tag: Filipino Food

Caldereta

Caldereta

Caldereta is essentially Filipino Beef Stew. And of course you eat it with rice.

Filipino Toyomansi Pork Chops

Filipino Toyomansi Pork Chops

Toyomansi is a classic Filipino condiment made of soy sauce (toyo) and calamansi (mansi). This marinade is delicious and the chops can be cooked stove top, on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer.

Bananacue

Bananacue

Bananacue (aka Banana Cue or Banana-Q) is a popular snack food and street food in the Philippines. The name bananacue is a play on the word barbeque, combining the words banana and barbecue. Although this food is usually deep-fried instead of grilled, the similarity in 

Filipino Chicken Curry

Filipino Chicken Curry

Sharing my mom’s recipe for this family favorite! Filipino Chicken Curry makes use of a combination of curry powder, coconut milk, and fish sauce and is one of the mildest curry dishes found around the world. The flavors are savory, rich, and creamy with a 

Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche)

Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche)

Kinilaw hailed from the Visayan region and is derived from the word, kilaw, which means raw or uncooked. The meat, typically a fish, is ‘cooked’ without the application of heat but is rather cured in vinegar. A simple, humble recipe but very tasty!

Sinuglaw (Cured Tuna and Grilled Pork)

Sinuglaw (Cured Tuna and Grilled Pork)

Sinuglaw is a dish composed of grilled pork belly and Filipino fish ceviche. The name “sinuglaw” was derived from two famous cooking methods in the Visayas and Mindanao areas: sugba, meaning to grill; and kinilaw, which means to cook by soaking in vinegar or citric 

Inihaw na Liempo (Calamansi Version)

Inihaw na Liempo (Calamansi Version)

Here’s is another take on a Inihaw na Liempo – Filipino Grilled Pork Belly. This is just 5 ingredients and could not be easier and delicious.

Mango Sago

Mango Sago

Filipino mango sago is a delicious dessert consisting of tapioca pearls, mango bits, & coconut milk. Some people add condensed or evaporated milk as well but I like using just full fat coconut milk – keeps the recipe simple. This is such an easy dessert and 

Calamansi Chicken Wings

Calamansi Chicken Wings

I love wings. Usually I love a traditional buffalo sauced wing or simple, crispy salt and pepper wing. I made this recipe for wings that are a little different – a little sweet, garlicky, and tart! This is good.

Ukoy (Filipino Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters)

Ukoy (Filipino Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters)

Traditionally this recipe uses tiny shrimp that you fry whole with all kinds of vegetables. I wanted to share a non-traditional version of this recipe that is accessible for anyone, anywhere to make. This is delicious and a must try!