Discover 50 Filipino recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 85 minmedium
A delightful twist on the classic Filipino pork adobo, these dumplings feature tender marinated pork wrapped in delicate dough and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce, they make a perfect weeknight treat packed with familiar flavors and satisfying textures.
Jan 7
◷ 40 minmedium
A weeknight-friendly Filipino-inspired dumpling recipe featuring ground chicken siomai paired with a vibrant stir-fry of seasonal vegetables. This dish utilizes stir-frying to maintain the vegetables' crispness and poaching for gentle cooking of the dumplings, delivering balanced textures and classic flavors from the Philippines.
Jan 6
◷ 45 minmedium
A classic Filipino chicken adobo prepared with a gentle poaching technique to maintain tender, flavorful meat, served alongside sautéed seasonal leafy greens. This weeknight-friendly dish highlights the balance of tangy vinegar and savory soy flavors, complemented by fresh, local produce.
Jan 4
◷ 65 minmedium
A comforting Filipino braised chicken dish featuring tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a savory vinegar-soy sauce with garlic and bay leaves. Paired with seasonal green papaya and eggplant, lightly stir-fried to complement the rich adobo flavors, making it an ideal weeknight meal highlighting classic Filipino braising techniques and fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Jan 3
◷ 60 mineasy
A comforting Filipino classic featuring tender poached chicken simmered in a fragrant broth with green papaya, ginger, and malunggay leaves. This light, nourishing dish highlights seasonal produce and gentle poaching to preserve delicate flavors, perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Dec 31
◷ 60 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring chicken and winter vegetables gently steamed together to highlight seasonal produce, balanced with traditional flavors and an approachable cooking method.
Dec 28
◷ 45 minmedium
A vibrant twist on the classic Filipino sisig, these stir-fried pork dumplings combine the bold flavors of tender pork, tangy calamansi, and crunchy onions wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. Served with a savory garlic soy dipping sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or light meal highlighting seasonal produce and traditional cooking methods.
Dec 27
◷ 95 minmedium
A wholesome Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring gently steamed chicken paired with seasonal vegetables over a bed of warm rice. This dish highlights traditional flavors using a slow braising technique for the chicken marinade, offering comforting and balanced weeknight fare.
Dec 24
◷ 45 mineasy
A quick and flavorful Filipino-inspired chicken adobo stir-fry served over fragrant jasmine rice. This weeknight-friendly dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in traditional adobo seasoning, stir-fried with garlic, onions, and bell peppers for a vibrant and savory meal.
Dec 22
◷ 45 minmedium
A vibrant Filipino-inspired dish featuring dumplings filled with a savory mix of marinated pork and traditional adobo flavors, stir-fried to a crisp golden perfection. This recipe celebrates the classic adobo taste while offering a unique dumpling twist, perfect for an approachable weeknight meal.
Dec 21
◷ 80 minmedium
A hearty Filipino-inspired pork stew featuring tender pork simmered with seasonal vegetables and leafy greens, capturing authentic flavors with a gentle poaching technique for weeknight ease.
Dec 18
◷ 40 minmedium
A comforting and authentic Filipino chicken adobo prepared using a pressure cooker to tenderize the poultry quickly. This hearty one-pot meal features bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with sweet potatoes and fresh bok choy, balancing savory, sweet, and earthy flavors. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner honoring traditional techniques and seasonal produce.
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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 45 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 85 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, white vinegar, light soy sauce, garlic, smashed, bay leaves. Equipment: large saucepan or pot, mixing bowl, skillet or nonstick pan, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, small bowl (for dipping sauce).
Kitchen tip: Simmer the pork gently to keep it tender and avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken thigh, large carrot, finely grated, soy sauce, minced ginger, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, large skillet or wok, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula, measuring spoons, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground chicken thigh for juicier dumplings.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1kg), soy sauce (about ⅔ cup), white vinegar or cane vinegar (about ½ cup), garlic, minced, bay leaf. Equipment: large deep skillet or sauté pan with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar with garlic for 30 minutes before poaching.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, green papaya, peeled and sliced thinly, eggplant, sliced into 1 cm rounds or strips, cane vinegar or white vinegar, soy sauce. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, stirring spoon, tongs or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks, green papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks (about 400 g), fresh malunggay (moringa) leaves, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin strips, garlic, peeled and crushed. Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cups and spoons, Ladle, Stove.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for a richer broth and better flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, carrots, potatoes, green cabbage, tomatoes. Equipment: large oven-safe skillet with lid or deep covered skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For best safety and flavor, ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) before serving.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground pork, calamansi juice (or fresh lime juice), white onion, finely chopped, red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, frying pan or wok, small bowl, chopsticks or fork, spoon, paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Ensure airtight sealing of dumplings to avoid breaking during cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 75 minutes. Allow 95 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, minced, bay leaves. Equipment: large deep skillet or pot with lid, steaming basket or steamer, medium pot for cooking rice, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken longer if time allows to deepen the flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large bowl, medium pot with lid, large non-stick skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to develop adobo flavor; longer marinating (up to 2 hours) will yield even more tender meat.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns, crushed. Equipment: mixing bowl, measuring spoons, garlic press or knife, small bowl, large skillet or frying pan with lid, plates, spatula.
Kitchen tip: For easiest sealing, keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Wooden spoon or spatula, Measuring spoons, Measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For extra depth, you can toast the bay leaves in a dry pan before adding to the stew.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, crushed, onion, sliced, water. Equipment: pressure cooker, wooden spoon or spatula, chef9s knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juicy texture.