Southeast Asia

Philippines

House cooking from Philippines, in Southeast Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.

26 recipes · Filipino

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Plates critics, chefs, and home cooks ask for by name. Marked Iconic. No crowd-sourced star count.

Filipino · Iconic

Halo-halo

Halo-halo (halo-halo), a Manila plate from Philippines.

25 min254 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

Filipino · Iconic

Sisig

Sisig (sisig), a Pampanga plate from Philippines.

45 min185 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino · Iconic

Kare-kare

Kare-kare (kare-kare), a Pampanga plate from Philippines.

1 hr 20 min379 kcalModerate39 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino · Iconic

Lechon kawali

Lechon kawali (lechon kawali), a Luzon plate from Philippines.

45 min272 kcalModerate34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino · Iconic · Holiday

Bibingka

Bibingka (bibingka), a Christmas plate from Philippines.

1 hr 5 min454 kcalIndulgentVegetarian

Filipino · Iconic

Chicken adobo

Chicken adobo, a dish from Philippines (adobo).

58 min229 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino · Iconic

Sinigang

Sinigang, a dish from Philippines.

48 min190 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Philippines

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Manila Chicken Tinola with Chayote

Chicken breast · Chayote · Spinach

Filipino

Manila Chicken Tinola with Chayote

Manila Chicken Tinola with Chayote. Tinola is ginger chicken soup. Chayote goes in when the chicken is nearly done so the pieces stay in shape.

37 min249 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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Ilocos Mung Bean and Pork Soup

Pork tenderloin · Dry mung beans · Spinach

Filipino

Ilocos Mung Bean and Pork Soup

Ilocos Mung Bean and Pork Soup. Dried mung beans simmer until they split and thicken the soup. The pork is lean tenderloin, added once the beans are soft.

37 min313 kcalHealthy39 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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Visayas Poached Cod

Cod · Fresh ginger · Spinach

Filipino

Visayas Poached Cod

Visayas Poached Cod. Pesang isda is fish poached with ginger. The broth stays clear, and the cod should flake at a gentle simmer.

31 min150 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

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Manila Eggplant Omelette

Eggplant · Egg · Spinach

Filipino

Manila Eggplant Omelette

Manila Eggplant Omelette. Char or steam the eggplant until soft, then fold it into egg and cook the omelette in a teaspoon of oil until just set.

27 min244 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

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Luzon Sirloin and Cabbage Soup

Beef sirloin · Green cabbage · Potato

Filipino

Luzon Sirloin and Cabbage Soup

Luzon Sirloin and Cabbage Soup. Nilaga is a clear boiled-beef soup. Sirloin and cabbage finish faster than a shank, and the broth stays light.

37 min362 kcalHealthy36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino

Pancit

Pancit, a dish from Philippines.

30 min496 kcalModerate31 g protein

Filipino

Garlic roast pork

Garlic roast pork, a dish from Philippines (inihaw).

1 hr 3 min130 kcalModerate23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino

Lumpia

Lumpia, a dish from Philippines.

37 min354 kcalModerate28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Filipino

Chocolate rice porridge

Chocolate rice porridge, a dish from Philippines (champorado).

37 min490 kcalIndulgentVegan

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Manila Ginger Layer Cake

Almond flour · Coconut sugar · Unsalted butter

Filipino

Manila Ginger Layer Cake

Manila Ginger Layer Cake keeps the ginger in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 14 min239 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Cinnamon Milk Loaf

Bread flour · Water · Active dry yeast

Filipino

Manila Cinnamon Milk Loaf

Manila Cinnamon Milk Loaf keeps the cinnamon in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

2 hr 25 min185 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Cinnamon Skillet Bread

Rye flour · Buttermilk · Egg

Filipino

Manila Cinnamon Skillet Bread

Manila Cinnamon Skillet Bread keeps the cinnamon in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 18 min125 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Banana Morning Loaf

Bread flour · Whole-wheat flour · Water

Filipino

Manila Banana Morning Loaf

Manila Banana Morning Loaf keeps the banana in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

11 hr 6 min173 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Banana Pocket Flatbread

Chickpea flour · Water · Olive oil

Filipino

Manila Banana Pocket Flatbread

Manila Banana Pocket Flatbread keeps the banana in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

44 min192 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan

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Manila Oat Wafer Cookies

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Maple syrup

Filipino

Manila Oat Wafer Cookies

Manila Oat Wafer Cookies keeps the oat in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

51 min89 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Nutmeg Custard Tart

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water

Filipino

Manila Nutmeg Custard Tart

Manila Nutmeg Custard Tart keeps the nutmeg in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 38 min241 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Walnut Baked Custard Tart

Rice flour · Whole milk · Egg

Filipino

Manila Walnut Baked Custard Tart

Manila Walnut Baked Custard Tart keeps the walnut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 6 min150 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Cardamom Milk Bread

Bread flour · Whole milk · Egg

Filipino

Manila Cardamom Milk Bread

Manila Cardamom Milk Bread keeps the cardamom in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 5 min130 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Manila Pear Baked Sesame Roll

Rice flour · Whole milk · Egg

Filipino

Manila Pear Baked Sesame Roll

Manila Pear Baked Sesame Roll keeps the pear in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 4 min136 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian