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Palitaw (Sweet Rice Cakes)

This sticky, chewy dessert is very easy to make and can also be served as a snack.

Author: lola

Pochero

This Filipino chicken stew contains meat and vegetables in a very flavorful sauce made with bananas and tomatoes. Serve with rice.

Author: lola

Buchi

Sweetened mung beans are deliciously wrapped in glutinous rice flour and deep fried to make this yummy Pinoy snack.

Author: lola

Healthier Crema de Fruta

This is a Filipino dessert that's very easy to make using broas or ladyfingers as the cake sponge. This recipe is healthier than regular crema de fruta because I reduced the amount of sugar and fat.

Author: CDegracia

Salted Eggs (Itlog Na Maalat)

A traditional delicacy of the Philippines. It is also known as 'itlog na pula' or red egg because it is usually dyed red. correct me if im mistaken but I think the traditional way of making this is by...

Author: demi_quinn

Champorado

This is a hearty sweet rice (malagkit) with chocolate dish great for snacks.

Author: lola

Purple Yam and Coconut Mochi (Ube Bibingka)

Purple yams bring brilliant color to these sweet and chewy coconut mochi cakes. For an extra flourish, you can top them with diced fresh mango. Candied pineapple or dried papaya are also good toppers.

Author: Yana Gilbuena

Pancit Sotanghon

The recipe of this Filipino pancit sotanghon was made from leftovers of boiled chicken and vegetables. [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.asia]

Author: Maridol34

Turon (Caramelized Banana Triangles)

This simplified banana filling is a favorite Filipino treat. It is also known as turon, using burro bananas cut lengthwise (instead of my sliced version), sprinkled with brown sugar, then rolled like an...

Author: MattOlay V-H

Guinataan Chicken Adobo

Not your usual adobo, the coconut milk in this chicken dish makes it more flavorful.

Author: lola

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy

Paleo Filipino dish.

Author: Chris Denzer

Chicken Salpicao

This dish is perfect for weeknights or when you have run out of ingredients. Most ingredients are pantry staples and this dish is quick and easy to make. Serve over steamed white rice.

Author: Beashi

Pancit

This is a recipe I got from a family from the Philippines. It can be served alone or with rice.

Author: Ozzyzmommy

Filipino Beef Stir Fry

This is an easy Pinoy recipe if you don't have much time. The beef can be sliced and marinated ahead of time making the meat even tastier. Eat the dish alone or serve with rice. Use a tender cut such as...

Author: lola

Pop's Tomato Braised Sardines

My husband spent 2 years in the Philippines as a missionary. Along with his life-changing experience, he brought home a rich culinary repertoire that he incorporated into our family recipes. He passed...

Author: Diana71

Lumpia (Filipino Spring Rolls)

Found this on a neat blog called Yummy Addiction. Posting for World Tour 2016. I chose this recipe to post because the blogger had a number of good photos including how to wrap the lumpia. Need to find...

Author: Mrs Goodall

Grandma Nena's Lumpia and Pancit

This is my grandma's lumpia and pancit that she has been making since before the family moved to the U.S. when my dad was a child. This is very popular with both family and friends. As soon as my friends...

Author: LANIBIRD

Siopao Chicken and Pork Filling

This siopao filling can be made in advance to shorten the preparation of siopao, Filipino steamed buns. Wrap the filling in my recipe for the dough (see Footnote).

Author: lola

Filipino Ribs

Spareribs glazed with the sweet, tangy taste of the Philippines. One of the honey coating ingredients, star anise, is native to China; it is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-sized seed...

Author: CHRISTYJ

Squash and Coconut Milk Stew

This is a Filipino dish, (Ginostoan Sitawan Kalsbass) that is made with acorn squash, green beans, tofu, shrimp, ginger, garlic, and onion. My MIL makes it on the soupy side because you serve it over rice,...

Author: Vanessa H.

Adobo Chicken with Ginger

This is considered the Philippine national dish. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and peppercorns is delicious and actually preserves the chicken! Great for picnics. My mother taught...

Author: COOKIEMONSTER64

Ginataan

A traditional Filipino coconut milk-based dessert with my own personal modifications to make it quick, easy, and palatable to even the most wary and picky eaters. Serve warm in bowls.

Author: kg0017

Leyley's Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings

This is a Filipino recipe which was carried down to me. I just added the jalapeno for spice and used the chicken wings. You can use pork or whole cut up chicken, too. This is great as an appetizer or you...

Author: Ley Ann Van

Filipino Cube Steak (Bistek Tagalog)

Bistek Tagalog is the Filipino version of the Beefsteak. It is comprised of thinly sliced beef cooked in soy sauce and lemon juice and garnished with onions. Other versions add carrots and fresh green...

Author: Mebriella

Pork and Shrimp Pancit

A traditional Pancit taught to me by a Filipino friend while stationed overseas. Delicious and easy! Thanks, Ditas!

Author: Anonymous

Salpicao Jalisco

My favorite meal in the Philippines is Salpicao. I recently came up with this interpretation of the recipe, which immediately became the family favorite. Don't let the garlic frighten you: the taste becomes...

Author: COLVIN

Filipino Lechon (Roasted Pork Leg)

Lechon is a national dish in the Philippines - pork leg is roasted in the oven very slowly resulting in very moist and tasty meat. It is served all year for special occasions. Serve with my recipe for...

Author: lola

Pinoy Chicken Adobo

This is a family favorite from the Philippines and is served over rice. Easy to prepare, especially when you are in a hurry.

Author: lola

Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

In this Filipino fish recipe, bangus (milkfish) is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of vegetables, an all-time favorite.

Author: Menewdewonhall

Maja Blanca Especiale (Corn and Coconut Cream Pudding)

A comfort food commonly shared in Filipino potlucks and afternoon parties. It can be a dessert or a snack and is best served with iced tea or fruit juice.

Author: Roselle

Maja Blanca Maiz (Corn Pudding)

A simple and delicious dessert of corn pudding made with canned cream of corn and rice flour. Serve with Latik (Fried Coconut Milk Curd) for a true Filipino experience.

Author: lola

CHICKEN SOTANGHON SOUP

Chicken Sotanghon Soup is a Filipino-style soup made with bite-sized chicken, cellophane noodles and vegetables in a ginger-flavored broth. This recipe calls for atchuete powder, which this site will not...

Author: JackieOhNo

Filipino Shrimp Fritters (Ukoy or Okoy)

Ukoy or Okoy Recipe is a delicious dish that is very popular in the Philippines, it is an easy to cook and very flavorful Filipino appetizer. Ukoy is prepared with whole small shrimps with head and shell...

Author: JackieOhNo

Filipino Chicken Binakol

This native dish is from the Philippines where coconuts are abundant. The combination of coconut juice and ginger gives it its flavorful and unique taste that me and my family love. [Originally submitted...

Author: Hiraya

Sati Babi

Pork butt is marinated in a savory blend of spices, before being grilled on skewers and served with a sprinkle of fresh lime juice.

Author: FRUNKLE

Bitter Melon Stir Fry

This is a favorite Filipino vegetable dish, although the slightly bitter taste of bitter melon needs a lot of getting used to. Cooking it this way lightens the bitter taste.

Author: lola

Lumpia Rolls

This is a recipe that my mom brought back from a military stint in Japan. She has made it for family reunions, and it is always the first thing to go! These can also be prepared ahead and frozen, then...

Author: JCPINDY

Chicken with Chicharo (Snow Peas)

This Pinoy chicken dish is a quick and easy to make and tastes great. Serve hot with rice.

Author: lola

Filipino Fried Chicken

I used to buy Filipino fried chicken back home in Hawaii from manapua trucks.

Author: Hawaiian Deelit

Mom's Filipino Escabeche

This is my wife's favorite recipe. It may be made with virtually any medium whole fish (such as Lapu Lapu or Bangus/Milkfish) or medium fish fillet (such as Salmon or Steelhead), but it is pictured made...

Author: merpius

Fresh Vegetable Lumpia

This is an adopted recipe that I've not yet had the chance to try, although it looks wonderful. I wasn't even sure what annatto seeds were, so I looked it up and here's what I found, from http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/achiote.html:...

Author: spatchcock

Chicken Adobo I

This is a variation of a recipe my mother taught me after I got married and wanted to make Filipino food for my husband.

Author: roguejoker

Clams in Oyster Sauce

Clams, such as Manila or baby clams, taste great cooked in oyster sauce, and make a great Filipino appetizer.

Author: lola

Melon Heaven

My mom is Filipino and this is a drink that she makes often during the summer. It is very delicious and a great way to cool off in the summertime.

Author: ECKO

Traditional Lumpia

Make and share this Traditional Lumpia recipe from Food.com.

Author: Ian Magary

Lumpia With Oyster Sauce

Make and share this Lumpia With Oyster Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Author: Andtototoo

Filipino Pork & Noodle Soup

From Sam the Cooking Guy (LOVE him!) He says, "You know how those little Jewish grandmothers are famous for their chicken soup? The little Filipino grandmothers are no different - except it's pork. Which...

Author: Karen in MA

Salmon Stew (Abalos Style)

While not a traditional Filipino dish, my grandmother added the necessary proportions of canned pink salmon, tomatoes, onion, and loads of garlic to make this dish a Filipino family favorite. Serve alone...

Author: RINGONIAN

Melon Ice Candy

A frozen treat filled with shredded cantaloupe and milk, this makes a great treat on a hot summer day! Typically stored in long, thin plastic bags, this is probably the closest Filipino equivalent to the...

Author: Sporadic Cookie

Halo Halo Especial

This refreshing snack of sweet fruit, beans, and leche flan is topped off with creamy shaved ice and ice cream. Use my recipe for leche flan (see Footnote).

Author: lola