Pancit (Filipino Rice Noodles)

I’ve always been a noodles girl so it should come to no surprise that Pancit is another childhood favourite of mine. It had its place on my plastic plate at every family function, next to the Lichon (suckling pig), Filipino Spaghetti and other delights. I […]

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Pork Sinigang

Another Filipino favourite of mine is Pork Sinigang (Sinigang na Baboy). It’s a really comforting soup which has a unique sour and savoury tasting broth for its base. This soup can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied with steamed rice; my mum would serve […]

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Kutsinta

Another childhood favourite of mine is a Filipino steamed brown rice cake called Kutsinta. Kutsinta is sticky to touch, jelly-like and has a chewy consistency. I have made a sweetened version of Kutsinta where it is topped with freshly grated coconut. Eating his dessert takes me back […]

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Calderetta (Filipino Beef Stew)

As the weather cools and winter comes along, my family and I yearn for warm, comforting food. Caldaretta is a tomato-based beef stew which has Spanish influences. Although every family has their own version using their favourite meats (chicken, goat and offal cuts like liver) […]

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Leche Flan

Leche flan, a Filipino’s version of crème caramel, is a staple at any Filipino party. In my youth, my friends and I would make a bee line straight to the leche flan before the adults could get to it so we could enjoy this rich, […]

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