This one is a really easy recipe–it’s a mix of vegetables cooked in coconut milk that we call ‘ginataang gulay,’ You can have this dish with some cooked rice for a really hearty and satisfying meal. Check out the really simple recipe for Ginataang Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk) from Jessica Uy! Enjoy!
Laing is a beloved Filipino dish made of dried taro leaves slowly cooked in coconut milk, aromatics, and spices. This is a vegan take on a classic dish that will have your friends and family begging you for the recipe – just tell them its Laing: Filipino Taro Leaves in Aromatic Coconut Milk from RG Enriquez!
Kutsinta or kuchinta is an orange-brownish, sticky, jelly-textured rice cake made from a mix of rice flour (sometimes mixed with all-purpose flour), sugar, and lye water served with freshly grated coconuts. This rice cake is one of the most popular rice cakes in the Philippines and it’s sold by street vendors on a daily basis. It’s also one of the easiest rice cakes to make. Simply mix, pour into moulds, then steam! Easy and delicious Kutsinta: Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes from Raymund Macaalay!
Neither just crab cakes nor just crab omelet, the Filipino crab cake omelet or Tortang Alimasag is the best of both worlds, plus more. By substituting the usual ingredients for ground soybeans or artichoke hearts and by using the right seasoning, you can enjoy this crispy Filipino dish. Serve this Tortang Alimasag: Filipino Crab Cake Omelet from RG Enriquezon a bun like you would a slider with a side of fries and ketchup.
6. Pancit: Filipino One-Pan Noodles
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Pancit, the Filipino word for “noodles,” is a stir-fry dish that can be made with any variety of noodle. In this recipe, rice noodles are stir-fried with vegetables and tofu. As they cook, they’re seasoned with tamari, fresh ginger, and vegetable broth until fragrant and flavorful. This simple recipe for Pancit: Filipino One-Pan Noodles from Christin McKamey makes a great weeknight dinner.
7. Pandesal: Filipino Breakfast Bread
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These fluffy golden rolls are a Filipino breakfast bread that goes wonderfully with a bit of jam and coffee. They are slightly sweet and incredibly addictive. Plus, this Pandesal: Filipino Breakfast Bread recipe from RG Enriquez makes a big batch so you can munch on them for a few days.
8. Sawsawan: Filipino Spicy Dipping Sauce
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Sawsawan is a part of life in the Philippines — you will find it on most dining tables. Filipino dishes enjoy extra love and flavor with sawsawan. This is one of the most popular dips made with vinegar, and it can be paired with any grilled and fried dishes, as it not only enhances the dish but also gives fried dishes a clean fresh taste. Find out for yourself with this Sawsawan: Filipino Spicy Dipping Sauce from Raymund Macaalay.
9. Biko: Filipino Sticky Rice
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Biko is like a soft, warm, sticky rice cake. It uses sweet rice or sticky rice. It is sometimes called glutinous rice because it gets gluey when cooked, but this sweet dessert is 100 percent gluten-free! Biko is perfect for potlucks because it requires only four ingredients and it can be made in a big pan. If you like crispy edges, this Biko: Filipino Sticky Rice from Erika Ghannycan also be baked in muffin tins or a brownie pan!
10. Halo-Halo Turon: Filipino Sweet Potato and Banana Spring Roll
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Turon, for those who do not know what they are, is a type of banana wrapped in a spring roll pastry that is then deep-fried. It is a popular street food in the Philippines that is more or less the same wherever you go …except for these Halo-Halo Turon: Filipino Sweet Potato and Banana Spring Rolls from Raymund Macaalay! Prepared with the saba banana, purple sweet potato, sweetened red bean, and macapuno, this is a super turon! They are delicious. That is all.
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