Discover 50 Filipino recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 180 minmedium
Enjoy a comforting Filipino-inspired dish featuring tender slow-braised pork combined with seasonal vegetables, wrapped in delicate dumpling dough and steamed to perfection. This recipe offers a satisfying weeknight meal that highlights traditional flavors with a gentle cooking technique.
Dec 15
◷ 35 mineasy
A comforting Filipino-inspired stir-fry dish featuring ground chicken giniling simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables, served alongside vibrant stir-fried greens for a balanced and hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 14
◷ 85 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired recipe featuring tender steamed chicken paired with laing—a creamy taro leaf stew in coconut milk—and fragrant garlic rice. This dish showcases the delicate flavors of traditional Filipino cuisine using steaming as the cooking method for a light yet hearty meal.
Dec 11
◷ 65 minmedium
A comforting Filipino stew featuring tender pork simmered in a clear broth with hearty seasonal root vegetables and greens, pressure-cooked to perfection for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 9
◷ 45 minmedium
A creative weeknight recipe featuring Filipino-inspired chicken-filled puto dumplings served with a vibrant malunggay (moringa) leaf pesto. This dish highlights seasonal produce and uses steaming as a traditional cooking method, providing a light and wholesome meal option.
Dec 6
◷ 50 mineasy
A vibrant twist on traditional Filipino chicken adobo, this recipe features marinated chicken thighs steamed alongside seasoned pumpkin slices, preserving rich flavors while embracing a lighter cooking method. The dish highlights seasonal pumpkin and is accented with simple aromatics to keep the classic sour-savory profile intact.
Dec 5
◷ 40 minmedium
A flavorful Filipino-inspired dish featuring shrimp dumplings (siomai) stir-fried briefly and then simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights the use of fresh, seasonal produce and classic Filipino flavors, using steaming and stir-frying techniques to create a comforting, approachable weeknight meal.
Dec 3
◷ 40 minmedium
A light and flavorful Filipino-inspired twist on traditional lumpia, featuring tender poached chicken and fresh seasonal vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with a tangy dipping sauce. This recipe highlights a gentle poaching technique that preserves the natural flavors and textures, making it an ideal weeknight dish.
Dec 2
◷ 65 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring chicken thighs braised in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce, paired with seasonal root vegetables. This dish balances familiar braising techniques with vibrant, accessible flavors perfect for weeknight dinners.
Dec 1
◷ 25 mineasy
A vibrant Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring tender chicken thighs stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and a tangy adobo sauce. This quick and flavorful weeknight dish highlights the classic adobo flavors balanced with the freshness of spring produce, making it a perfect easy-to-make meal.
Nov 29
◷ 110 minmedium
A comforting Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring slow-braised chicken adobo served over fragrant garlic fried rice with sautéed greens and a soft-boiled egg, combining tender, flavorful protein with fresh seasonal produce.
Nov 27
◷ 65 minmedium
Delight in tender, fluffy siopao dumplings filled with savory chicken, using a pressure cooker to achieve quick, succulent results. This Filipino-inspired dish features a sweet and savory filling wrapped in soft, steamed dough, perfect for a comforting 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 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, carrot, green beans, onion, garlic. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, Steamer basket or bamboo steamer, Mixing bowl, Knife and chopping board, Measuring spoons, Small brush or finger for sealing dumplings.
Kitchen tip: For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder chunks in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before browning.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken (giniling), vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground chicken and cook thoroughly to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 85 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, dried taro leaves (dahon ng gabi), coconut milk (full fat), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, large saucepan, skillet or frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowls.
Kitchen tip: Make sure the steamer water does not touch the chicken to ensure proper steaming.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, onion, garlic, water, black peppercorns. Equipment: pressure cooker, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, large ladle, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh pork shoulder for best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, coconut milk, ground chicken breast. Equipment: mixing bowls, steamer or steaming basket, blender or food processor, frying pan, spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh malunggay leaves for the most vibrant pesto flavor, but baby spinach plus basil is a good substitute if unavailable.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, pumpkin, peeled and sliced into 2 cm thick pieces, white vinegar, soy sauce, low sodium, garlic, thinly sliced. Equipment: mixing bowl, steaming basket or large steamer, large pot or wok with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Marinating the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) will deepen the flavor, but avoid exceeding 4 hours to prevent meat texture changes due to vinegar.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp siomai dumplings, coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: steamer or steaming basket, large wok or deep frying pan, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be careful not to overcook the siomai during steaming to keep them tender.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 450 g/1 lb), water or low-sodium chicken broth for poaching, carrots, julienned, cucumber, julienned, seeds removed, red bell pepper, julienned. Equipment: medium saucepan, shallow wide bowl, cutting board, sharp knife, mixing bowl, serving platter.
Kitchen tip: To ensure food safety, always poach chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), soy sauce, white vinegar (or Filipino cane vinegar), cloves garlic, minced, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm chunks. Equipment: large cast iron or heavy skillet with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid to ensure even cooking and moisture retention during braising.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, red bell pepper, snap peas. Equipment: large skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear and caramelization.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, frying pan or wok, medium saucepan, slotted spoon, tongs, fine mesh strainer or colander, kitchen timer.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar for 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting the recipe.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (about 40°C/105°F), vegetable oil. Equipment: pressure cooker with steaming rack or basket, mixing bowls, skillet or frying pan, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast effectively.