Beef Kaldereta is a type Filipino beef stew. It makes use of tomato sauce and liver spread (or liver pate). Vegetables such as potato, carrot, green olives, and capsicum are also added. Caldereta is another way to spell this dish. It is pronounced the same way though. It is popular Filipino dish and is usually…
Chicken Tinola Soup is a type of Filipino chicken soup wherein chicken slices are cooked in ginger broth until tender, while slices of green papaya (or chayote) and malunggay leaves are added towards the end. This clear soup dish is perfect during rainy days and cold weather because the ginger broth and chicken can provide…
Beef Bulalo is a type of Filipino beef shank soup with either regular cabbage or Napa cabbage. This recipe is an enhanced version because of the addition of sweet corn. Aside from providing a bit of sweet taste, it also makes this Filipino soup dish taste even better. Traditionally, beef bulalo takes a few hours…
This is a quick and easy recipe for pork siomai (shumai). This is the recipe that I refer to most of the time because it is simple and straightforward. It also allows me to enjoy my favorite siomai version in 30 minutes or less. If siomai or shumai is something new to you, allow me…
The best of dishes know how to make the most of all the flavors their ingredients can offer. Whether incredibly in sync or wildly different, each ingredient’s taste offers something unique and distinctly them, that contributes to a beautiful and delicious whole. Dishes that are most memorable to us are those that take so many…
Dancing with all the right gracenotes of sweet, cheesy and savory, the Hardinera is one Filipino recipe that can liven up any gathering. This traditional meatloaf is lovingly suited to the local palate. And because of this, it is a dish you might often see during the holidays, and other special occasions. And deservedly so,…
From its golden brown appearance to its irresistible smell to that very first delectable bite, crispy fried chicken is a gastronomical treasure. The perfect fried chicken is crunchy on the outside, with meat so tender and juicy it’ll make your mouth water just as much. You can enjoy fried chicken by slicing into it bit…
