“Filipino cuisine is rich, comforting, and full of heart. These are the dishes that truly represent who we are and my favorites — warm, flavorful, and always meant to be shared. If someone asked me what Filipino food tastes like, this list would be m...
The unofficial national dish! Savory, tangy, comforting — every household has their own version, and every version is perfect in its own way.
Filipino Chicken Adobo (Flavour Kapow!)
A warm, sour tamarind soup that feels like a hug on a rainy day. Best with pork, shrimp, or bangus.
Sinigang na Baboy with Gabi
A rich peanut stew served with vegetables and tender meat. Don’t forget the bagoong — it completes the magic.
Kare Kare Recipe
Crispy skin, juicy meat, and pure celebration vibes. No Filipino feast is complete without it.
Roasted Pork Belly (Lechon Liempo)
Stir-fried noodles loaded with veggies, meat, and flavor — every birthday, every gathering, every time.
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Golden, crispy, addicting. Once you eat one, you’ll definitely eat ten more.
Lumpia Recipe
A light ginger chicken soup with chili leaves and green papaya. Simple, nourishing, and perfect when you need comfort.
Tinolang Manok Recipe
Creamy coconut milk, spicy chilies, and tender pork. A flavorful dish with a little kick.
Bicol Express Recipe
A hearty tomato-based stew with beef or goat. Rich, savory, and perfect with rice. (Always with rice!)
Beef Kaldereta Recipe
Grilled chicken marinated in calamansi, lemongrass, garlic, and annatto oil — smoky, tangy, and iconic in every bite.
Chicken Inasal Recipe
A rich, savory stew with a deep flavor — best enjoyed with puto. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who try it.
Dinuguan Recipe (Pork Blood Stew)
A colorful, refreshing dessert mixed with shaved ice, leche flan, ube, fruits, and milk. Pure happiness in a bowl.
Halo-Halo Recipe
A Filipino beef soup made with tender beef shanks and rich bone marrow, slow-cooked with corn, cabbage, and spices for a warm, flavorful broth.
Bulalo Recipe
A sizzling Filipino dish made from chopped pork belly and pig’s face, seasoned with calamansi, onions, and chilies, often served on a hot plate with a creamy or crunchy finish.
Pork Sisig Recipe
A Filipino tomato-based stew made with pork or beef, simmered with bananas, potatoes, chickpeas, and cabbage for a hearty, slightly sweet flavor.
Pochero Recipe
A thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, then pan-seared and simmered with lots of caramelized onions for a savory, tangy flavor.
Bistek Tagalog Beef Steak Recipe
A grilled pork belly marinated in soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, and spices, then cooked over charcoal for a smoky, juicy, and flavorful finish.
Inihaw na Liempo Recipe (Grilled Pork Belly)
A Filipino pork stew cooked in a tomato-based sauce with liver, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, creating a hearty and savory-sweet dish.
Pork Menudo Recipe
A comforting Filipino rice porridge flavored with ginger and garlic, simmered until thick and creamy, then topped with boiled eggs, scallions, and crispy fried garlic.
Chicken Arroz Caldo Recipe
A Filipino dish made of fried tofu and sliced boiled pork, tossed in a tangy soy–vinegar sauce with onions and chilies for a savory, crisp, and refreshing bite.
Tokwat Baboy Recipe
A creamy Filipino dish made with squash, string beans, and shrimp simmered in rich coconut milk, often flavored with garlic, onions, and a hint of shrimp paste for a savory, slightly sweet taste.
