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A COLLECTION OFPINOY RECIPES FROM FOOD BLOGGERS WORLDWIDE

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The month of June is a historic time for the countryonce known as the Pearl of the Orient. June 12th marks thecelebration of the Declaration of the Philippine Independence.

In recent years, the Philippine culinary industry hasbeen joining the celebration with the commemoration of dishes served during thesigning of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. Some establishments evenintroduced Dr. Jose Rizal’s favorite dishes to the younger generation. Dr. JoseRizal is the country’s National Hero who pioneered the Philippine Revolutionduring the 400+ years of Spanish rule.

Here at Eat To Your Heart’s Content we arehighlighting Filipino cuisine for the month of June. You might not be familiarwith Pinoy food if you have not been to the Philippines. You may not havetasted Filipino food if you don’t know any Filipinos at all - which is unlikelyto happen since so many Filipinos either migrated to another country or optedto work abroad). You might not have heard about Filipino dishes if you don’twatch Anthony Bourdain (who visited the country twice) and from Andrew Zimmern whopredicted that Filipino food is the next best thing – more on that here. Youmay have not encountered some iconic Filipino dishes but there are many worthyto be tasted with gusto.

So why don’t you relax, have a cup of your favoritebrew and scroll down for some delicious versions of MUST-TRY FILIPINORECIPES you can create foryour family. Who knows, Filipino food might just be something you can raveabout too. Hereis a collection of Pinoy recipes from fellow Pinoy food bloggers and versionsof Pinoy dishes from some food bloggers worldwide.

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Here are two versions of Pandesal, the iconic Pinoybread and a staple in every Filipino daily morning breakfast. Karen’s KitchenStories is a version inspired by Tara’s Multicultural Table.

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Karen’s Kitchen Stories

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Tara’s Multicultural Table

Pancit and Spaghetti are two dishes constantly presentduring birthdays. For Filipinos (inspired by Chinese traditions) noodles andpasta dishes served during birthdays means long life. Pancit and Spaghetti arealso served during simple get togethers or even consumed for merienda (snacks).

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Kawaling Pinoy

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Are you a pork lover? Then you have to taste some ofPinoy’s well-loved pork dishes. You have to taste them to believe how good theyare.

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Kawaling Pinoy

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Amusing Maria

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Tara’s Multicultural Table

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Two versions of Lumpiang Shanghai, one from Salu-SaloRecipes and one from your’s truly – Eat To Your Heart’s Content. LumpiangShanghai or Spring Rolls goes well with steamed white rice or paired withPancit or Spaghetti and often served during gatherings.

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Salu-Salu Recipes

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Chicken Afrida and Adobo are two well-loved maindishes in the Philippines. Chicken Afritada is chicken dish braised in tomatosauce while Chicken Adobo is an iconic dish. Adobo has 101 versions in thePhilippines. It can be cooked with chicken or pork or both. Basic ingredientsare garlic, laurel leaf, peppercorns, chicken liver and the lethal combinationof soy sauce and vinegar.

I pride with my own Chicken Pork Adobo recipe that Imight never publish in this food blog – it’s one of those well-kept recipes youwant to keep for yourself but continue to serve for your love ones. However, Iam including some adobo recipe versions here shared by our fabulous foodiebloggers – Life’s Ambrosia, Pressure Cook Recipes and Scrambled Chefs.

I have to warn you, cooking adobo is no easy task. Thedeadly combination of soy sauce and vinegar and how you blend them well canmake or break this dish. One factor to consider would be the complimenting brandsof soy sauce and vinegar. Over the years, I’ve tasted quite a number of brandsthat would suit my palate and you have to do a lot of testing and tasting.


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Salu-Salo Recipes

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Life’s Ambrosia

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Pressure Cook Recipes

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Scrambled Chefs

These two main dishes may be a turn off to some. SquidAdobo uses the squid ink which by the way is delicious while Kare-Kare is ahaven for peanut lovers but the sauce called bagoong (fermented fish) may benauseating to first timers. Once you get the hang of this, you will definitelykeep wanting for more!

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Amusing Maria

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Now let’s go to one of my favorite parts of anyFilipino dining - desserts and delicacies! Philippine delicacies aremeticulously done. The traditional way of cooking Biko, Sapin Sapin and CassavaCake take long hours of stirring in a large wok and shared in festivities knownas fiesta.

For the homes, Maja Blanca, Sans Rival, Flan and Brazode Mercedes are enough to satisfy a family’s dessert craving.

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Bam’s Kitchen

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The Unlikely Baker

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The Pressure Cook Recipes

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The Unlikely Baker

Bonus recipe!

This favorite Pinoy street food is made healthy.Camote Cue (or Kamote) is usually made with lots of brown sugar then deep fried.

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This is it folks! I hope you will enjoy these Filipinorecipes shared by food bloggers worldwide. Even if you don’t get to visit thePhilippines (just yet), you can now enjoy some comforting Pinoy dishes anytime.

If you happen to visit the Philippines for the comingTBEX Asia happening from October 13-16, 2016 or you are planning on a grandSouthEast Asian travel, don’t forget to savor authentic Filipino cuisine. Hereare some tips to get you started!

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Cruise around the blog for more dining discoveries in Metro Manila, BacolodCity and Boracay Island.

As another bonus, here are some of my favorite captures invarious spots of the archipelago. There are 7,107 islands to explore – what areyou waiting for?

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Malipano Island a part of Samal Island, Davao Del Norte

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Manila Bay Sunset


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View of Mt. Banahaw from Majayjay, Laguna

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Malapascua Island, Cebu

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Banana Beach Resort, Tagum City

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Manila Bay Sunset

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Station 1, Boracay Island

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FAQs

What is the national dish of the Philippines? ›

Adobo has been called the quintessential Philippine stew, served with rice both at daily meals and at feasts. It is commonly packed for Filipino mountaineers and travelers because it keeps well without refrigeration.

What are the traditional Filipino dishes? ›

Here are some of its top dishes, including a few national dishes of the Philippines.
  • Adobo. A classic dish influenced by the Spanish! ...
  • Lechon. This cherished dish, usually served at celebrations, comes in a number of forms, though its essentials are the same. ...
  • Kare-Kare. ...
  • Sinigang. ...
  • Pancit. ...
  • Halo-Halo. ...
  • Lumpia. ...
  • Puto.
Jul 31, 2023

What is the staple food of the Philippines? ›

Staples. As in most Asian countries, the staple food in the Philippines is rice. It is most often steamed and always served with meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Leftover rice is often fried with garlic to make sinangag, which is usually served at breakfast together with a fried egg and cured meat or sausages.

What is the yummiest food in the Philippines? ›

10 Foods You Must Try in the Philippines
  • Chicken Adobo – the good stuff!
  • Lechon – one of the best Filipino dishes.
  • Sisig – a national favourite!
  • Sinigang – the delicious tamarind broth.
  • Balut – just a boiled duck egg, right?
  • Pork Barbecue – a must in the Philippines!
  • Silog – the heart of Filipino breakfast.
Sep 3, 2019

What is the English version of adobo? ›

The word adobo is derived from the Spanish word adobar, which means “marinade” or “pickling sauce.” The existence of the tangy dish was first recorded in 1613 by the Spaniard Pedro de San Buenaventura.

What does adobo mean in Filipino? ›

The word Adobo was derived from the Spanish word “adobar”, which means “to marinate.” Adobo is a popular Filipino dish that consists of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and black peppercorns, browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade.

What is the signature dish of adobo? ›

Many Filipinos consider adobo, the national dish of the Philippines. The perfect adobo lies in the delicate balance of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and spices (bay leaves and fresh ground peppercorns). Others use salt or patis (fish sauce) to enhance flavors. Recipes vary from different regions in the Philippines.

What is a popular Filipino dessert? ›

  • Halo-Halo. Halo halo is a famous dessert in the Philippines. ...
  • Leche Flan. Leche Flan is a dessert made-up of eggs and milk with a soft caramel on top. ...
  • Mango Float. Mango Float is a kind of dessert which can be prepared easily. ...
  • Sans Rival. ...
  • Mais con Yelo.
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What is the street food in the Philippines? ›

A variety of fish balls, squid balls, kikiam, isaw (barbecued pig or chicken intestines), pork barbecue, betamax (barbecued coagulated chicken blood), or kwek-kwek (deep fried quail eggs) await experience seekers.

Why do Filipinos eat so much pork? ›

So to answer the question, Filipinos' love of pork is not a foreign influence. In fact, indigenous groups who were not reached by Spaniards have special ceremonies for hunting, killing, and eating pig or ceremonial rites which were conducted through offering of pork.

What is the staple breakfast in the Philippines? ›

The basis of most Filipino breakfasts is sinangag, or garlic fried rice. Loaded with fragrant bits of crisp fried garlic, sinangag is a simple dish that comprises just a handful of ingredients – garlic, salt, pepper, oil and rice – but it requires a lot of technique and precision to ensure it's cooked properly.

What are the top 5 Filipino dishes? ›

9 Filipino Foods You Must Try
  • Lechon.
  • Sinigang.
  • Adobo.
  • Sizzling pork sisig.
  • Bicol express.
  • Betute Tugak.
  • La Paz Batchoy.
  • Tinolang Manok.

What is Filipino favorite meal? ›

Much of the daily Filipino diet consists of soups and stews, and sinigang is a traditional favorite Filipino food, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Sinigang is a category of sour stews that can be made with pork, fish, shrimp or beef and a variety of vegetables like taro, green beans, tomatoes, onions and more.

What are the top 10 dishes? ›

Let's dig in.
  • Sushi (Japan) Source Prepared with vinegared rice and a wide range of ingredients including seafood, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. ...
  • Rendang, Indonesia. ...
  • Ramen, Japan. ...
  • Tom Yam Goong, Thailand. ...
  • Kebab, Turkey. ...
  • Pho, Vietnam. ...
  • Peking duck, China. ...
  • Paella, Spain.

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