This is one of those foreign dishes that we Filipinos have adapted and made our own. Originally from India, our version of the Chicken Curry makes use of local ingredients such as patis and siling labuyo. Ingredients: – 1 kilo of chicken, cut into serving pieces – 3 bell peppers, sliced into strips – 2…
Fiestas are memorable mainly because of the abundance of dishes that do not normally grace our dining tables everyday. Morcon is one of those dishes. Aside from fiestas, you can also find Morcon on a lot of wedding and birthday banquets. Ingredients: – 1.5 kilograms of top round beef, cut into flat sheets ½ centimeters…
Despite its name, Escabeche is more Chinese than Spanish if you consider the ingredients. The dish is mainly fish cooked in sweet-and-sour sauce. Of course, the ingredients and preparation have been “Filipinized” all through the years. Ingredients: – ½ kilo of fish (make sure to get the fleshy parts) – 1 teaspoon of garlic, roughly…
Despite its very Spanish name, Arroz Caldo is actually the Philippine version of the Chinese congee. The dish is considered by many to be a comfort food, and is a perfect substitute for good ‘ol chicken soup. Arroz Caldo is a staple in most lugawans and carinderias. Ingredients: – 2 kilos of chicken – ½…
If you are having a party and you want a cocktail drink that will please everyone, then Caribbean Rum Punch is your best option. Here are several mixes that you can try which includes pineapple and orange juice. Serve these intoxicating concoctions over crushed ice. Enjoy! Mix 1 – 1 ½ ounces of dark rum…
Afritada is another speciality that we inherited from the Spaniards. This rich stew is primarily made up of pork and potatoes drenched in thick tomato sauce. Ingredients: – 750 grams of pork liempo (belly) or you may opt to use Chicken (for Chicken Afritada) – 250 grams of potatoes – 2 green or red bell…
Chop Suey is a classic Chinese dish that has become a favorite of Filipinos and adopted as their own. It is a tasty, stir fried vegetable dish mixed with pork or chicken. Ingredients: 1/3 kilo of pork (or chicken) 1 carrot 100 grams of sitsaro (snow peas) 18 pieces of quail eggs 12 pieces of…
Leche Flan, the Filipino version of the custard cake, is one of those desserts that you can eat over and over again and still want more. This yummy mix of milk, eggs and caramel is a staple dessert in fiestas, especially in the provinces. For those looking for the mouthwatering leche flan recipe, here it…
Buffalo wings is a staple dish in bars and restaurants, as well as home parties. Both children and adults can’t get enough of these tender chicken wings coated with spicy sauce. It was said to have originated in 1964 in where else, Buffalo, New York. This American favorite has become a popular dish in many…
Kare-Kare is one of the classic Filipino dishes that no Pinoy can ever resist. An appetizing stew made usually of ox tail and vegetables such as sitaw (string beans), talong (eggplants) and kalabasa (pumpkin), it is topped with sauce made rich by grinded roast peanuts or peanut butter. The traditional way of making the sauce…