Munggo Guisado (Sautéed Mung Beans)

Munggo Guisado

Munggo (mung beans) can be found in any Asian Store. It’s one of the staples in most Asian country. Guisado (sautéed) as what we Filipino are calling mostly of our food because of the way we cook it. In our household, I see to it that I have a variety of Filipino food in our table every week. My desire is to let my children continue to like and love to eat filipino food like we do back home. It is in a way of not to be homesick even with our food. And I’m thankful that they still do! […] Read more »

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Filipino Cuisine


Lechon Kawali (Pan-Roasted Pork)

Lechon Kawali

Lechon Kawali (Pan-Roasted Pork) is my mom’s favorite Filipino food dish. When I have a time to cook back then, she’ll request me to make some. She even asked the recipe so that whenever she craves for it, she can cook lechon kawali (pan-roasted pork) by herself. I miss my mom … :; Ingredients : Pork 1-1/2 lb. pork liempo (pork belly), cut into serving pieces 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp. pepper or 1 tsp. peppercorns 2 tbsp. salt water, for boiling oil, for frying Sauce 1 tbsp. soy sauce 2-1/2 tbsp. vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced chili peppers (optional) Cooking Procedures : […] Read more »

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Filipino Cuisine


Pork Estofado

Ingredients : 1-1/2 lb. pork, cubed 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup white vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 onion, sliced 6 pcs. peppercorn, crushed oil, for frying 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup olives (optional) 2 pcs. Chinese sausage, sliced 1 can pimiento, cut into strips 4 pcs. saba (banana plantain), quartered and fried Cooking Procedures : In a glass bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, onions and peppercorns.  Stir in pork.  Cover and refrigerate for an hour or two. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Remove pork from marinade and […] Read more »

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Nilagang Baboy (Boiled Pork with Vegetables)

Nilagang Baboy

Nilaga in filipino means ‘boiled’. Nilagang Baboy is another filipino food recipe that is easy to make that you just throw everything in the pot and let it cook until tender. It can be with pork or beef of any kind you like and just add any vegetables of your choice. Corns and ripe saba (banana plantain) is also good in this dish. You may or may not add pork and beans — it’s up to you if you’ll like it thickened or just a clear soupy dish. You can even add a thumb-size ginger for a pungent flavor. Nilaga is good in any kind of […] Read more »

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Fried Bacon

Fried Bacon

Ingredients : 1/2 pound bacon, preferably thick-sliced Cooking Procedures : Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, turning several times until the bacon is crisp or done to preference. Draining off excess fat as it is rendered. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet to drain well. Blot with paper towels to remove excess surface fat. Helpful Tips Whenever possible, have high-quality bacon freshly sliced from a slab at a good meat market. Initial high heat quickly renders as much […] Read more »

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