Discover 50 Filipino recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 127 mineasy
Tender pork ribs in a distinctly sour, savoury Filipino broth with tomatoes, radish, aubergine, long beans and just-wilted water spinach. Gentle simmering keeps the broth light and the vegetables intact.
Oct 13
◷ 165 minmedium
These Filipino-inspired dumplings feature slow-braised pork asado, infused with traditional Asian spices and served in a delicate wrapper. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, they highlight seasonal vegetables and showcase the slow braising technique for tender, flavorful filling.
Feb 1
◷ 75 minmedium
A traditional Filipino chicken adobo prepared as a braise, featuring seasonal eggplant and a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. This comforting dish highlights a gentle poaching start before slow braising to tenderize the chicken and infuse deep flavors.
Jan 29
◷ 90 minmedium
A Filipino-inspired recipe featuring tender poached chicken wrapped in soft steamed siopao dumplings filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables and classic Asian seasonings. Served alongside sautéed seasonal greens for a balanced weeknight meal.
Jan 27
◷ 40 minmedium
A comforting Filipino classic, Chicken Afritada is flavorful and hearty. This version uses a pressure cooker to tenderize chicken quickly while preserving the bright taste of fresh, seasonal carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes. Served over steamed rice, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that celebrates Filipino cuisine with a familiar cooking method.
Jan 26
◷ 50 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired braised chicken dish cooked under pressure for tender, flavorful meat, paired with seasonal root vegetables and steamed greens for a wholesome, weeknight meal.
Jan 24
◷ 60 minmedium
A hearty and wholesome Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring poached chicken, nutty mung beans, and fresh seasonal vegetables. Served over a bed of brown rice and drizzled with a light calamansi vinaigrette, this dish is a comforting weeknight meal highlighting simple techniques and classic flavors.
Jan 22
◷ 35 mineasy
A comforting Filipino dish featuring shrimp steamed in rich coconut milk with a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of shrimp and the creaminess of coconut milk, enhanced gently by garlic and ginger. Served over steamed rice, it offers a warm, nourishing weeknight meal that embraces traditional steaming and stir-frying techniques.
Jan 21
◷ 30 mineasy
A flavorful and approachable Filipino pork giniling, featuring ground pork stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and traditional aromatics, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe highlights familiar techniques and ingredients, showcasing a classic dish without fusion or novelty, while embracing a non-recent cuisine and seasonal produce.
Jan 17
◷ 80 minmedium
A comforting Filipino classic, Dinuguan is a savory pork blood stew. This recipe modernizes it with pressure cooking for quick tenderness and pairs it with handmade seasonal vegetable-filled dumplings for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Jan 14
◷ 30 mineasy
A comforting Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring succulent shrimp and fresh green peas simmered in rich coconut milk with garlic, onions, and ginger. This dish highlights seasonal produce and uses a straightforward stovetop technique for an easy weeknight meal.
Jan 12
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired beef nilaga, slow-braised to tender perfection and served over a bed of fragrant garlic rice with seasonal vegetables. This hearty grain bowl harmonizes classic Filipino flavors with a slow-braising technique, highlighting fresh winter produce like cabbage and potatoes, making it an ideal nourishing weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 117 minutes. Allow 127 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: raw bone-in pork ribs, cold water, onion, ripe tomatoes, fish sauce. Equipment: 5–6 litre heavy-based saucepan or casserole with lid, Slotted spoon or skimmer, Ladle, Weighing scales and measuring jug, Knife and chopping board, with a separate surface for raw pork, Digital food thermometer, Kettle, Microwave and microwave-safe container if required for the optional rice.
Kitchen tip: The timeline allows a 75-minute pork simmer. If the ribs remain chewy, extend that stage before adding vegetables and maintain the broth level.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 165 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, finely chopped, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, bamboo steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, spatula or wooden spoon, rolling pin (if making homemade wrappers).
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the pork well to develop deep flavors before braising.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce (naturally brewed), cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large deep skillet or braiser with lid, measuring spoons, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use skin-on chicken thighs for more flavorful braise and better texture.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, sliced. Equipment: large pot, steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowls, rolling pin, frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the milk used for the yeast mixture is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ripe tomatoes, chopped. Equipment: pressure cooker, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Remove chicken skin before cooking to reduce excess fat and keep the sauce clear.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), soy sauce, cane vinegar or light vinegar, garlic, crushed, black peppercorns. Equipment: pressure cooker, large sauté pan or skillet, steamer basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar with garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: hulled mung beans, rinsed, brown rice, rinsed, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), carrot, peeled and julienned, cucumber, thinly sliced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small bowl, large pot or deep saucepan, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp, coconut milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger. Equipment: large wok or deep skillet, steamer or steamer basket, cutting board, knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook the shrimp during steaming; overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato, chopped, green beans, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: large skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For a richer flavor, use pork broth instead of water.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, fresh pork blood, strained, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker, mixing bowls, rolling pin, knife, large pot, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When adding pork blood, stir gently to prevent curdling and ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh green peas (guisantes) or frozen, thawed, canned coconut milk, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook shrimp as they can turn rubbery; they cook quickly once added to the pan.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef shank or brisket, cut into large chunks, water, onion, peeled and halved, ginger, sliced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, rice cooker or medium saucepan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Start the broth early to allow full slow braising time for maximum tenderness.