Tag: authentic Filipino
Fall in Love with Ube Halaya—It’s Purple, Sweet, and Totally Addictive!
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When it comes to desserts, few things bring me back to my childhood quite like ube halaya. This purple, velvety dream is more than just a sweet treat—it’s a technicolour ride down memory lane. Growing up in Australia, we didn’t always have the luxury of fresh ube yams lying around. In fact, finding frozen grated…
Tofu Sisig: Crispy, Sizzling And Will Make You Forget Pork!
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When I first moved to Canada, I was bracing myself for the deep winters and the abundance of maple syrup. What I didn’t see coming was the craving for Filipino dishes like sisig. Now, traditional sisig is usually porky goodness in all its crispy, fatty glory. But as much as I love a good plate…
Homemade Pork Tocino: Sweet, Sticky, and Just What You Need
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Let’s get real for a second: nothing beats waking up to the smell of pork tocino sizzling in the kitchen. If you’ve never made it at home, then I’m here to change that. Sure, you could grab the store-bought stuff, but where’s the fun in that? Making homemade pork tocino is surprisingly easy, not to…
How to Make Perfectly Crispy Lechon Kawali at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
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If you’ve never tried crispy lechon kawali, you’ve probably never experienced the sheer joy of hearing that satisfying crunch as you bite into perfectly golden pork belly. It’s the kind of sound that makes you feel like you’ve won a small battle in the kitchen, which, let’s be real, we all need sometimes. As someone…
Traditional Filipino Leche Flan: A Sweet Slice of Heaven (And a Whole Lot of Love)
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If there’s one dessert that screams “Filipino family gathering,” it’s traditional Filipino leche flan. This silky-smooth custard, with its glossy caramel topping, is the type of treat that makes everyone forget about the main course and just dive straight into dessert. Growing up in a Filipino family, you probably remember watching your grandma (or mum,…
Filipino BBQ Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser
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If there’s one thing every Filipino family gathering can agree on, it’s that BBQ chicken should always be at the centre of the table. There’s something magical about the way the sweet, savoury, and smoky flavours come together that instantly turns a simple meal into a fiesta. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard of your…
Traditional Filipino Tinola: A Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe You’ll Love
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When it’s minus something outside (oh, the joys of Canadian winters), there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a hot bowl of soup. And if that soup happens to be traditional Filipino tinola, well, then you’re in for an extra treat! It’s the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug from…
Filipino Chicken Arroz Caldo: Comfort In A Bowl
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Ah, Filipino chicken arroz caldo—the dish that wraps you up like a cosy blanket on a dreary, cold day. Whether you’re nursing a sniffly nose, coming in from the Canadian snow. Or, simply craving something warm and satisfying, arroz caldo is the answer. Growing up in Australia, I remember my parents whipping this up at…
Filipino Squid Adobo: A Succulent, Tangy Seafood Feast Guaranteed To Warm Your Soul
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Ah, Filipino squid adobo—a dish so full of flavour it could make even the coldest Canadian winter feel like a tropical paradise (okay, maybe not that much, but you get what I mean). With the classic adobo flavours of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, this squid version will take your tastebuds…
Filipino Chicken Adobo: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tangy, Flavour-Packed Classic
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Let me guess—you’ve heard of Filipino chicken adobo, but you’re not sure whether it lives up to the hype, right? Spoiler alert: it does. In fact, it exceeds the hype. I mean, this dish is basically the Tay Tay of Filipino cuisine—universally loved, totally iconic, and with a sauce so good you’ll want to slather…