Spicy Beef Stew a la House of Kimchi
Fifteen years after publishing my first beef stew a la House of Kimchi recipe, here comes the fifth version. We simply …
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Thai Cucumber Salad with Sweet and Tangy Chili Dressing
It's a side dish or a snack. Thai cucumber salad has all the contrasts you can dream about in a dish. Contrasting sweet, …
Chosilog (Chorizo, Garlic Fried Rice and Egg)
Among the ever-growing variants of silog breakfast dishes in the Philippines, chosilog is probably one of the least …
Pork Estofado
Estofado is from the Spanish word estofar which means to braise in a covered pan. Yes, there is an array of …
Pork Ribs Sinigang
A good translation for pork sinigang is “Filipino pork and vegetables in sour broth” but it doesn’t completely capture …
Tofu in Oyster Sauce
Feeling like going meatless for dinner? Try tofu in oyster sauce. With its thick sauce, rich flavor and the aroma of …
Almusal: Breakfast in the Philippines
If you're a tourist in the Philippines staying at a hotel or resort, and breakfast is a buffet affair, you might get the …
Slow-fried Crispy Adobo Flakes
It rarely happens that we have unwanted leftover adobo. How can a stew that has sat in the fridge overnight, or even …
Suman: Filipino Sticky Rice Cakes
In Asia where rice is a staple, it isn't surprising to find cakes made from rice. Some are cooked by steaming; others, …
Thai Fried Egg Salad (Yum Khai Dao)
I used to think that fried eggs sprinkled with herb salt was the epitome of egg-y goodness. Then, I cooked eggs Thai …
Fish Head Soup With Coconut Cream
Thick and spicy, the heat of this fish head soup with coconut cream comes from garlic, ginger and chilies.
This …
Bulalo Soup
In Filipino cooking, bulalo refers to three things: the cross-cut of bone-in beef shank, the marrow in the beef shank …