THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

Filipino recipes

Discover 21 Filipino recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.

Filipino / beginner

Chicken Adobo

Filipino braised chicken with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and bay leaves — tangy, savory and great with rice.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Golden Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) With Crispy Eggs

Classic garlic-infused fried rice topped with crispy toasted garlic chips and sunny-side-up fried eggs for an authentic Filipino breakfast experience.

Filipino / intermediate

Filipino Beef Kare-Kare In Savory Peanut Sauce

A comforting, iconic Filipino braise featuring tender halal beef stewed in a rich, golden peanut sauce accented with annatto, paired with eggplant, green beans, and fresh bok choy.

Filipino / intermediate

Sweet-Savory Filipino Beef Pares Bowls

Tender beef chuck roast braised in star anise, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over fragrant garlic fried rice.

Filipino / intermediate

Pan-Seared Annatto Lemongrass Chicken (Inasal Style)

Juicy chicken thighs infused with lemongrass, garlic, and citrus, pan-seared with vibrant annatto oil for smoky caramelized depth.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Ginger Chicken Rice Soup (Arroz Caldo)

A warm and restorative Filipino porridge made with tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and jasmine rice, garnished with golden fried garlic and crisp green onions.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Coconut Squash And Shrimp Stew

A lush, classic home-cooked stew featuring sweet kabocha squash, crisp green beans, and juicy shrimp simmered in savory garlic-ginger coconut cream.

Filipino / intermediate

Creamy Coconut Chili Shrimp (Bicol Express Style)

Succulent shrimp poached in a rich, spicy coconut sauce infused with savory bagoong and fresh green chilies.

Filipino / intermediate

Sizzling Filipino Tofu Sisig

Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with tangy calamansi juice, savory soy sauce, green chilies, and a creamy dressing served piping hot.

Filipino / intermediate

Citrus Soy Braised Beef Mechado

A savory Filipino beef stew braised in rich tomato sauce, brightened with calamansi juice and soy sauce, and cooked with tender potatoes and bell peppers.

Filipino / intermediate

Crispy Filipino Shrimp And Sweet Potato Fritters (Ukoy)

Crunchy fried fritters loaded with shredded sweet potatoes, bean sprouts, and whole shrimp, paired with spiced garlic vinegar.

Filipino / intermediate

Filipino Beef Caldereta Stew

A rich, tomato-based braised beef stew cooked low and slow with tender potatoes, carrots, sweet red peppers, and a touch of creamy peanut butter for ultimate depth.

Filipino / beginner

Filipino Tortang Talong (Smoky Eggplant Omelette)

Charred long eggplants flattened and dipped in lightly seasoned eggs, then pan-fried into a crispy, tender omelette.

Filipino / intermediate

Filipino Chicken Afritada Stew

A comforting weekday chicken stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a seasoned savory tomato sauce.

Filipino / intermediate

Southern Filipino Toasted Coconut Chicken

Inspired by traditional Mindanao Pyanggang, this aromatic dish features chicken braised in a flavorful paste of dark-toasted coconut, lemongrass, turmeric, and creamy coconut milk.