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01SteamedShrimp and young coconut tucked into banana-leaf parcels and gently cooked in coconut water, in our Quezon-style home version.
02StewGrilled tilapia finished in a mild coconut sauce with ginger, pechay and a whole green chilli.
03StewQuezon-style pork ribs slowly braised with pineapple juice, banana ketchup, potatoes and a little cheese.
04NoodlesLucena-style fresh miki noodles with pork, shrimp and vegetables in a glossy sweet-spicy sauce.
05DessertThree chewy steamed layers of ube, coconut and jackfruit, finished with golden coconut curds.
06SoupA comforting Kapampangan soup of grated white corn, shrimp and leafy greens, with a practical sweet-corn option for cooks abroad.
07StewBatangas-style chicken adobo with fresh turmeric, garlic and vinegar, simmered to a golden sauce without soy sauce.
08DessertSoft sweet corn cakes steamed in corn-husk parcels, made with freshly grated corn, butter and milk for a comforting Bukidnon-style merienda.
09RiceA Maguindanaon rice parcel topped with savoury shredded chicken kagikit, with an easy bowl option when banana leaves are unavailable.
10NoodlesLucban-style wheat noodles with pork, shrimp and vegetables, served on banana leaves with a little cane vinegar at the table.
11SoupA spicy coconut chicken soup with ginger, lemongrass and green papaya, with adjustable chilli for the family table.
12SeafoodWhole tilapia stuffed with tomato and aromatics, wrapped in pechay and gently simmered in coconut milk.
13DessertA Visayan coconut dessert with glutinous rice, taro, sweet potato, saba, jackfruit and cooked sago; thick, warm and spoonable.
14SoupA deep, dark Tausug beef soup coloured by toasted coconut and fragrant with turmeric, ginger and lemongrass.
15VegetableShredded santol simmered in coconut milk with shrimp paste and chillies; a tangy, rich Southern Luzon favourite.
16SoupAn Ilonggo pork soup with earthy pigeon peas, tender young jackfruit and a gently sour batwan broth.
17NoodlesSaucy Isabela miki noodles with pork, vegetables, crisp pork-belly topping and boiled quail eggs.
18GrilledZamboanga-style skewered meat served with a distinctive sweet-spicy reddish sauce, traditionally enjoyed with rice cooked in leaf packets.
19RiceKapampangan coconut-and-turmeric glutinous rice with chicken, chorizo and colourful vegetables.
20SteamedA Lucban-style steamed loaf of tender diced pork, pineapple, vegetables and eggs.
21StewTausug-inspired chicken with dark smoky coconut paste, creamy gravy and an optional grilled finish.
22StewMaranao-inspired chicken with turmeric, coconut milk, palapa and a golden grated-coconut topping.
23StewA cooked vinegar-and-pepper pork-and-liver stew, with an accessible substitute for traditional minced lung.
24SnackCrisp flour-coated squid rings with a Filipino spiced-vinegar dip.
25SweetsFried sweet-potato slices with a caramelised brown-sugar coating, a classic merienda.
26SnackPork-and-shrimp rolls in beancurd skin, steamed then fried and served with dipping sauce.
27SnackTender pork-intestine skewers, simmered before grilling with a sweet-savoury glaze.
28SnackChicken feet simmered until tender, then grilled with a glossy Filipino barbecue glaze.
29StewA hearty chicken stew with tomato broth, saba bananas, chickpeas and vegetables.
30SeafoodFried fish finished in a soft tomato, onion and egg sauce for a familiar Filipino rice meal.
31VegetablesTender-crisp chayote sautéed with shrimp, tomato and garlic in a light savoury sauce.
32SnackOrange-battered quail eggs fried crisp and served with a sharp vinegar dip.
33SnackAn easy street-food snack using ready-made fish balls and a sweet, savoury homemade dipping sauce.
34SweetsSaba bananas with a crisp caramelised brown-sugar coating, a classic Filipino merienda.
35SweetsWarm silken tofu, chewy sago and brown-sugar arnibal in a comforting street-vendor classic.
36SoupFish, ginger and leafy vegetables in a light Filipino broth.
37PorkQuick-seared pork tenderloin with toasted garlic and a savoury butter glaze.
38PorkCrisp tofu and tender pork with a sharp soy-vinegar dressing.
39StewCreamy Filipino chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and chorizo.
40SeafoodGolden fried fish with ginger, peppers and a bright sweet-and-sour vinegar sauce.
41VegetablesBitter melon sautéed with tomatoes, onion and soft scrambled eggs.
42StewChicken braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and bay.
43StewRich pork belly, slow-braised until deeply savoury.
44SoupPork and vegetables in a vivid tamarind broth.
45SoupGingery chicken soup with green papaya.
46SoupBatangas-style beef shank and marrow soup.
47StewCelebration beef stew with tomato and capsicum.
48StewVelvety peanut stew with beef and vegetables.
49MainBeef and onions in a calamansi-soy glaze.
50MainBacolod-style grilled chicken with annatto.
51NoodlesRice noodles tossed with chicken and vegetables.
52NoodlesSpringy wheat noodles with pork, prawns and crisp vegetables.
53NoodlesRice noodles dressed in annatto-shrimp sauce with festive toppings.
54NoodlesThick noodles in a rich coastal seafood sauce with generous toppings.
55NoodlesSilky glass noodles stir-fried with chicken, mushrooms and vegetables.
56AppetiserCrisp spring rolls packed with seasoned pork.
57BreadSoft Filipino breakfast rolls with a fine breadcrumb crust.
58SnackFluffy steamed buns filled with savoury-sweet pork asado.
59SnackGolden Filipino pastries with a gently sweet chicken filling.
60PorkFilipino steamed meatloaf with vegetables, pickles and egg.
61VegetablesFresh Filipino spring rolls with tender vegetables and garlic-peanut sauce.
62MainSizzling chopped pork with calamansi and chilli.
63VegetablesIlocano vegetables gently cooked with bagoong.
64VegetablesTaro leaves in coconut milk and chilli.
65StewTender pork in creamy coconut milk with bagoong and green chillies.
66StewTaro-leaf parcels with seasoned fish, slowly cooked in coconut cream.
67NoodlesBicol’s wavy sun-dried noodles tossed with pork, prawns and vegetables.
68StewBicolano chicken braised in aromatic toasted coconut milk.
69SeafoodGarlic-vinegar milkfish fried crisp.
70SweetsSoft coconut rice cake baked in banana leaves.
71SweetsSilky caramel custard made with egg yolks.
72SweetsSlow-cooked purple yam jam with coconut.
73SweetsCaramel-crisp saba banana spring rolls.
74SweetsShaved ice layered with fruit, jellies and ube.
75SoupComforting Filipino rice porridge with tender beef tripe, ginger and toasted garlic.
76SoupGolden Filipino chicken and rice porridge fragrant with ginger, garlic and fish sauce.
77GrillFilipino grilled pork belly with smoky, caramelised edges and a bright soy-calamansi dipping sauce.
78NoodlesSweet-style Filipino spaghetti with hotdogs, rich meat sauce and plenty of cheese.
79StewCelebration-style pork and liver stew with potatoes, carrots and a savoury tomato sauce.
80StewTender chicken, potatoes and peppers simmered in a bright Filipino tomato sauce.
81StewSlow-braised beef with potatoes in a deep tomato, soy and calamansi sauce.
82StewTangy, deeply savoury pork blood stew scented with garlic, vinegar and green chilli.
83StewMild Filipino coconut chicken curry with potatoes, carrots and sweet peppers.
84VegetablesSquash, long beans and shrimp gently simmered in creamy, savoury coconut milk.
85SweetsCreamy Filipino chocolate rice porridge finished with milk and a pinch of salt.
86SweetsSilky coconut milk pudding with sweet corn and crisp golden latik.
87SweetsMoist grated cassava cake baked beneath a golden coconut custard topping.
88SweetsBicolano coconut sticky rice steamed in fragrant banana-leaf parcels.
89StewBicolano pork blood stew enriched with coconut milk and bright chilli.
90VegetablesYoung jackfruit, pork and chillies slowly simmered in savoury coconut milk.
91VegetablesGreen beans and pork cooked in creamy coconut milk with an awakening chilli heat.
92SoupA clear, comforting beef broth with corn, potatoes and leafy greens.
93VegetablesSmoky whole eggplant pressed into a crisp-edged Filipino omelette.
94StewTender pork and eggplant in a rich tomato and shrimp-paste sauce.
95SweetsChewy rice balls, fruit and root crops in warm coconut cream.
96SnackCrisp prawn and vegetable fritters served with sharp chilli vinegar.
97SweetsSoft glutinous rice cakes coated with coconut, sesame and sugar.
98PorkIlocos-style pork belly boiled until tender, dried, then fried until deeply crisp.
99StewIlocano pork and liver stew brightened with vinegar, capsicum and peas.
100MainSmoky grilled pork tossed with ginger, onion, chillies and a creamy dressing.
101SoupLight Ilocano vegetable broth seasoned with bagoong and finished with grilled fish.
102VegetablesSmoky roasted eggplant folded with tomatoes, onions and softly scrambled eggs.
103SweetsGrilled Ilocano sticky rice cakes with coconut, wrapped in banana leaves.
104SoupCreamy Filipino macaroni soup with chicken, vegetables and sliced hotdog.
105StewTender soy-braised beef with warm spices, garlic rice and clear broth.
106MainEveryday tomato pork mince with potatoes, vegetables and quail eggs.
107GrillSweet, savoury Filipino pork skewers glazed over a smoky grill.
108StewComforting mung bean stew with pork, tomatoes and leafy greens.
109BreakfastGarlicky citrus-marinated beef served with sinangag and fried egg.
110SweetsChilled young coconut dessert with pandan jelly and cream.
111SoupIlonggo dumpling soup with pork, prawns and fragrant chicken broth.
112SoupWestern Visayan chicken soup with coconut water, ginger and lemongrass.
113PorkCrisp, golden pork belly with juicy layers and a sharp Filipino dipping sauce.
114BreakfastSweet-garlicky Filipino cured-style pork served with garlic rice and fried egg.
115BreakfastHomemade sweet-garlicky Filipino pork sausages with sinangag and fried egg.
116SoupFresh prawns and vegetables in a bright, savoury tamarind broth.
117NoodlesIloilo-style miki noodles in a rich pork broth with chicharon and fried garlic.
118SoupNegros beef-shank soup with young jackfruit, chilli and a bright batwan sourness.
119SweetsThin Negros flatbreads with a dark muscovado filling and toasted sesame.
120SoupA fragrant Filipino chicken soup with glass noodles, mushrooms and crisp vegetables.
121SoupTender braised beef, fresh noodles and greens in a clear, deeply savoury broth.
122NoodlesBatangas-style thick egg noodles in a glossy broth with pork, liver and vegetables.
123StewGinger-scented chicken simmered gently in coconut milk with green chilli and leaves.
124StewTender squid cooked quickly in a glossy vinegar, garlic and natural ink sauce.
125SoupDelicate misua noodles, tender pork meatballs and patola in a light home-style broth.
126StewCebuano pork belly slowly braised with vinegar, muscovado, tausi and banana blossoms.
127NoodlesCebuano celebration pancit combining springy canton and translucent sotanghon noodles.
128RoastRolled pork belly perfumed with lemongrass and garlic, roasted until tender with crisp crackling.
129SoupPocherong Bisaya with tender beef shank, corn, saba and greens in a clear savoury broth.
130SnackCebuano five-spice vegetable spring rolls, fried crisp and served with a tangy chilli dip.
131SoupCebuano fish simmered gently in a sour-spicy tomato broth with ginger, tausi and kamias.
132SnackCebu's bubbling pork-brain and liver dip, served communally with puso or rice.
133SweetsArgao-style golden cakes rich with egg yolks, lard and anise, finished with sugar and cheese.
134SweetsMandaue's pale peanut-and-milk confection, pressed into tender rectangular bars.
135SweetsJagna's glossy coconut and glutinous-rice delicacy, traditionally packed in coconut shells.
136SweetsCrisp peanut meringues shaped like little hills in an original tribute to Bohol.
137SweetsMillet suman cooked in coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and served with sikwate.
138SoupFresh mussels, ginger and leafy greens in a clean, comforting Filipino broth.
139MainGolden mackerel scad with onion rings in a bright calamansi-soy bistek sauce.
140SnackCrisp-edged Filipino tiny-shrimp fritters served with sharp chilli vinegar.
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