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We feature authentic recipes mainly influenced by many cultures such as Malay, Spanish and Chinese cultures. In our modern time, the influence of United States, Germany, French, Korean have made their way into Filipino food. With an increasing number of influences from other countries as Filipino are open to embracing influences of other countries.
Filipinos love to cook and eat resulting to numerous type and flavor of food which varies from area to area in the Philippines. The staple food in some areas is rice whereas in others may be cassava (root crop). Filipino meal typically consists mostly of vegetables, seafood, meat, dairy and rice. Dishes as rich in flavor and color similar to Philippine fiestas are always inviting when served on the dining table.
Long before the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, Filipino food comprises of root crops, vegetables and seafood. Back then, Filipino food are boiled, roasted or broiled. Trades with foreigners brought different kinds of spices and plants to the Philippines that give rise to a gastronomic fusion of various countries and cultures as far as east to west.
Each region in the Philippines boasts their own line of specialties displaying unique Philippine culinary arts. The Ilocanos from the north is famed for their “Pinakbet” – a nourishing yet simple vegetable dish. Bicol Express is a hot and spicy dish rich in coconut milk that is distinctly of Bicolanos. As a sum, nothing compares to pork and chicken adobo are dishes that makes Philippines popular worldwide.
Get to know the wonderful colors and flavors of Philippine food. Experience a compilation of gastronomic pleasures from food of Filipino recipes relished and passed on from generation to generation. Feast your eyes on scrumptious Filipino food recipes especially for you!
Grilled Squid or Inihaw na Pusit recipe
Ingredients:
1 kilo medium to large fresh squid
1 bottle or 1 cup Sprite or 7-up (for extra sweetness)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons calamansi juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 kilo medium to large fresh squid
1 bottle or 1 cup Sprite or 7-up (for extra sweetness)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons calamansi juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Optional stuffing for body cavity
2 medium-sized onions, sliced
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper for seasoning
2 medium-sized onions, sliced
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper for seasoning
Directions:
1. Wash the squids well. Remove the long thin membrane in the head and body and slit the eyes to bring out the ink. Wash the body cavity well.
2. Place the squid in the bowl.
3. Add all the ingredients all together. Marinate for 1 hour or more.
4. Before grilling, place the squid in barbecue sticks. Keep the marinade sauce.
1. Wash the squids well. Remove the long thin membrane in the head and body and slit the eyes to bring out the ink. Wash the body cavity well.
2. Place the squid in the bowl.
3. Add all the ingredients all together. Marinate for 1 hour or more.
4. Before grilling, place the squid in barbecue sticks. Keep the marinade sauce.
Optional
Stuff the squid cavity with a mixture of onions and tomatoes. Sew the ends of the squid so contents to prevent spillage.
5. Prepare the fire.
6. When grill is ready, grill the squid. Use the marinade sauce to baste the squid while it is being grilled.
Don’t overcook or else the squid will come out chewy. One just wants it easy to bite and tender.
7. You will know it is cooked when there are few grill marks, the squid is cooked to the center of the body. It takes around 3 to 5 minutes. Just exercise caution not to overcook. You can always check one squid to determine doneness.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce like soy sauce with sili.
Stuff the squid cavity with a mixture of onions and tomatoes. Sew the ends of the squid so contents to prevent spillage.
5. Prepare the fire.
6. When grill is ready, grill the squid. Use the marinade sauce to baste the squid while it is being grilled.
Don’t overcook or else the squid will come out chewy. One just wants it easy to bite and tender.
7. You will know it is cooked when there are few grill marks, the squid is cooked to the center of the body. It takes around 3 to 5 minutes. Just exercise caution not to overcook. You can always check one squid to determine doneness.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce like soy sauce with sili.
Spicy Goat Meat (kilawing kambing) recipe
Kilawin or kappukan is a spicy Ilocano dish from the Philippines. Find the recipe below.
Ingredients:
1 kg goat meat (preferred cuts are from the thigh, loin, neck and shoulder area)
goat’s brain, boiled
10 large-sized onions, finely chopped
2 pieces ginger, peeled and finely chopped (optional)
20 pieces (or more) chili pepper or siling labuyo, finely chopped (chili powder will do)
20 pieces kalamansi, (citrus fruit), extracted and strained (vinegar will do)
Spring onions, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 kg goat meat (preferred cuts are from the thigh, loin, neck and shoulder area)
goat’s brain, boiled
10 large-sized onions, finely chopped
2 pieces ginger, peeled and finely chopped (optional)
20 pieces (or more) chili pepper or siling labuyo, finely chopped (chili powder will do)
20 pieces kalamansi, (citrus fruit), extracted and strained (vinegar will do)
Spring onions, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Thinly slice and grill choice cuts of goat’s meat.
2. Chop grilled meat into small pieces.
3. Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
4. Top with finely chopped spring onions.
1. Thinly slice and grill choice cuts of goat’s meat.
2. Chop grilled meat into small pieces.
3. Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
4. Top with finely chopped spring onions.
