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1 About 22 Authors 1. Healthy Land: 2. Bread Land: 3. Dessert Land: 4. Fruit and Vegetable Land: 5. Drink Land: 6. Pasta and Noodles Land: 7. Salad Land: 8. Appetizer and Snack Land: 9. BBQ & Grilling Land: Breakfast and Brunch Land: Dinner Recipe Land: Everyday Cooking Land: Holiday Food Land: Cooking by Ingredient Land: Lunch Recipe Land : Main Dish Land: Meat and Poultry Land: Seafood Land: Side Dish Land: Soup and Stew Land: U.S.A Recipe Land: {World Cuisine Land}:

2 Filipino Cookbook 175 Enjoy 175 Days with Amazing Filipino Recipes in Your Own Filipino Cookbook (Filipino Cookbook - Volume 1) Avery Moore

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10 31. Embutido Embutido Filipino Meatloaf Empanada Pork Filling Filipino Banana Blossoms Sisig Filipino Beef Giniling Afritada Style Filipino Beef Steak Filipino Beef StirFry Filipino Chicken Relleno Filipino Corned Beef and Cabbage Filipino Fish Escabeche Filipino Fried Chicken Filipino Lechon Roasted Pork Leg Filipino Lumpia Filipino Pork Adobo Filipino Ribs Filipino Spaghetti Filippino Lechon Kawali Fried Rice Sinangag Fried Tulingan Mackerel Ginataang Manok Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken Adobo Guinataan Chicken Adobo Guinataan Hito Catfish Lazy Longanisa FilipinoStyle Breakfast Sausage Leyleys Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings Lolahs Chicken Adobo Lumpia Rolls Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio Sweet Sausage Pickled and Fried Filipino Fish Daing Na Bangus Pinakbet Pinoy Chicken Adobo Pochero Pork and Chicken Adobo Pork and Shrimp Pancit Pork Tocino Sweet Cured Pork Salmon Sarciado Salmon Stew Abalos Style Salpicao Jalisco Sati Babi Savory Mussels Sinigang na Bangus Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth Siopao Filipino Steamed Dumplings Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy Slow Cooker Chicken Afritad Squash and Coconut Milk Stew Stuffed Filipino Fish Bangus Relleno Chapter 2: Filipino Soups and Stews AbalosStyle Hamburger Soup Picadillo Filipino Beef Nilaga

11 79. Caldereta Filipino Beef and Chorizo Stew Caldereta Filipino Beef Stew Chicken Afritada Filipino Stew Chicken Sotanghon Corn Soup Filipino Chicken Sopas Filipino Fish Stew Paksiw na Bangus Filipino Menudo Pork and Liver Stew Filipino Oxtail Stew Filipino Patola Soup with Misua Filipino Pork Sinigang Filipino Steamed Rice Cebu Style Filipino Stew Caldereta FilipinoStyle Congee Lugaw Fish Sinigang Tilapia Filipino Sour Broth Dish Goat Stew Guinataan Sitar and Kalabasa String Beans and Squash Stew Ham Hocks with Lima Beans Kare Kare Pata Oxtail Stew Lisas Adobo Mongo Guisado Mung Bean Soup Paksiw na Pata Pigs Feet Stew Papaya Soup Pork Afritada Pork Sinigang Prawns in Peanut Soup Sinigang na Baka Sinigang na Isda sa Miso Fish Stew with Miso Sinigang Pork Spare Ribs in Sour Soup Chapter 3: Filipino Desserts Barquillos Wafer Rolls Biko Buchi Buko Young Coconut Pie Cassava Cake Champorado ChocolateOrange Rice Pudding Filipino Leche Flan HaloHalo Especial Healthier Crema de Fruta Karioka Sweet Rice Balls Latik Fried Coconut Milk Curd Leche Flan Macapuno Bars Maja Blanca Maja Blanca Coconut Pudding Maja Blanca Especiale Corn and Coconut Cream Pudding Mamon Sponge Cakes Melon Ice Candy

12 127. Mocha Chiffon Cake Palitaw Sweet Rice Cakes Philippine Butter Cookies Plantain Egg Rolls Turon Puto Turon Caramelized Banana Triangles Ube Milkshake Ube Panna Cotta Chapter 4: Amazing Filipino Recipes Atsara Papaya Relish Bitter Melon and Brinjal Eggplant Relish Buko Young Coconut Chiller Chicken Binakol Chinkys Bibingka Chinkys Mango Bread Chinkys Puto Bread Coconut Sauce Dinengdeng Empanada Dough Filipino Avocado Milkshake Filipino Baked Milkfish Baked Bangus Filipino Chicken Binakol Filipino Fish Lumpia Bangus Lumpia Filipino Rice Arroz Valenciana Fresh Lumpia Fresh Lumpia with Ubod Fruit Salad Abalos Style Garlic Rice Ginataan Lipardos Puto Seco Lumpia Filipino Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls Lumpia Lumpia Mollica Lumpia Shanghai version Maja Blanca Maiz Corn Pudding Meat and Potatoes Lumpia Melon Chiller Melon Heaven Pan de Sal Filipino Bread Rolls Pan De Sal I Pan De Sal II Pandesal Purple Yam Jam Rumaki Singkamas Jicama Salad Siopao Chicken and Pork Filling Siopao Filipino Steamed Buns Tokneneng Filipino Street Food Tracis Adobo Seasoning

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14 Introduction *** EXPERIENCE THE FILIPINO CUISINES RIGHT IN YOUR KITCHEN Dear readers, welcome to the world of flavor s series! You are handling the book Filipino Cookbook 175 Volume 1. What an exciting time to be working in the kitchen. Today s markets are brimming with so many great ingredients from around the world. We have globalization to thank for the opportunity to please our taste buds with a variety of flavors and for making healthy food choices more accessible to us. Fully capturing the overwhelming variety of dishes worldwide is next to impossible. But you can get a fair amount from this series. This series about World s Cuisines allows so much freedom in the kitchen. You can pick from a broad array of the most delicious dishes in the world. Many of the recipes here include authentic cooking techniques and ingredients and to recreate a dish similar to the local fare of the country where it comes from. Luckily, the ingredients needed for these recipes can be bought almost anywhere. If there s any ingredient not on stock in grocery stores, I suggest an easy-to-find alternative here. This series focuses on bringing some of the world s well-known dishes to your kitchen and eventually, to your dining table. I tested each recipe here in my kitchen. Thus, I can assure you that all recipes meet my requirements: they must be healthy and both easy and quick to make. No ingredient here is hard to find. The most important things in this series are moderation, balance, and variety. Cooking a dish from another country develops your sense of taste and may even lead to better health. It also deepens your understanding of your own culture. With this series and the ingredients from your local market, it's so much easier to enjoy the variety of great international flavors. You also see more different types of recipes from a huge of countries all over the World such as: Cajun Cookbook Hawaii Cookbook The Southern Cookbook Tex-Mex Cookbook Texas Cookbook... Thank you for choosing Filipino Cookbook 175 Volume 1. I really hope that each book in the series will be always your best friend in your little kitchen. Let s live happily and have a tasty tour to Philippine! Enjoy each page of the book,

15 Chapter 1: Filipino Main Dishes ***

16 Pancit *** 1. Filipino Pancit Bihon with Canton "This pancit is a favorite Filipino noodle dish that is usually served when you have company. Though time consuming, the end result is always delicious. It can be eaten alone or with rice. Skip the canton noodles if only bihon is desired." Serving: 6 Prep: 30 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 55 m 1/2 (8 ounce) package pancit bihon (rice noodles) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped cooked chicken salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 cups fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 small head cabbage, shredded 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks 2 cups water 1/2 (8 ounce) package pancit canton (yellow Chinese noodles) Calories: 316 calories Total Fat: 8.1 g Cholesterol: 98 mg Sodium: 486 mg Total Carbohydrate: 40.1 g Protein: 20.7 g

17 2. Grandma Nenas Lumpia and Pancit "This is my grandma's lumpia and pancit that she has been making since before the family moved to the U.S. when my dad was a child. This is very popular with both family and friends. As soon as my friends in high school discovered my grandma was in town, my house became THE place for lunch! She serves her lumpia with a garlic and vinegar dipping sauce. It's very pungent, but oh so tasty. You can make a large batch of the lumpia and freeze it, so you can fry up some when ever you crave it! Spring roll wrappers are the best to use, they are thinner and lighter than egg roll wrappers." Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 pound boneless pork sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 head cabbage 4 carrots, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste 2 pinches monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional) 1/8 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 cup water 30 spring roll wrappers 1 quart oil for frying 1 (8 ounce) package dry pancit (Canton) noodles 1 cup apple cider vinegar 4 cloves chopped garlic Calories: 349 calories Total Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 45 mg Sodium: 346 mg Total Carbohydrate: 38.7 g Protein: 21.9 g

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19 3. Pancit "This is a recipe I got from a family from the Philippines. It can be served alone or with rice." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 50 m Ready in: 1 h 1 (8 ounce) package thin rice noodles 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken legs, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup soy sauce ground black pepper to taste 1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 2 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Calories: 484 calories Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 169 mg Sodium: 2109 mg Total Carbohydrate: 59.6 g Protein: 40 g Eat it!

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21 4. Pancit Luglug "Pancit is a favorite Pinoy noodle dish; it is usually served as a snack with Filipino pastries. You can easily increase the quantities to feed a crowd. Garnish with pork rinds and fried garlic." Serving: 8 Prep: 15 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 55 m 1 (16 ounce) package dried rice vermicelli noodles 2 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons achiote powder 2 1/4 pounds ground pork salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 3 1/4 cups chicken broth 3 hard-boiled eggs, crumbled (optional) green onions, chopped (optional) Calories: 698 calories Total Fat: 28 g Cholesterol: 365 mg Sodium: 1408 mg Total Carbohydrate: 56 g Protein: 50.5 g

22 5. Pancit Molo Filipino Wonton Soup "Despite its name, this Pinoy pancit dish has no noodles, just wonton-like dumplings in place of the noodles. It is a soup dish served as a snack or as an appetizer before lunch or dinner. Use my recipe for homemade wonton wrappers (see Footnote)." Serving: 10 Prep: 45 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 1 h 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers, or as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 1/4 quarts chicken broth 1 small head bok choy, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 green onions, chopped Calories: 372 calories Total Fat: 14.5 g Cholesterol: 127 mg Sodium: 880 mg Total Carbohydrate: 30.8 g Protein: 27.5 g

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24 6. Pancit Molo Wrappers "A recipe for fresh wrappers made with eggs and flour to be used for pancit molo (Filipino wonton soup). You can of course buy wantan wrappers and use those, but the wrappers are easy to make from scratch." 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 egg yolks, beaten 1/8 teaspoon salt water as needed Serving: 20 Prep: 30 m Ready in: 30 m Calories: 51 calories Total Fat: 0.6 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 16 mg Total Carbohydrate: 9.6 g Protein: 1.6 g

25 7. Pancit Sotanghon "The recipe of this Filipino pancit sotanghon was made from leftovers of boiled chicken and vegetables. [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.asia]" Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 35 m 1 cup dried wood ear mushrooms (tenga ng daga) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon achiote powder 1 3/4 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 cup water 1 (10.5 ounce) package green bean vermicelli 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cabbage 1 small head bok choy, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste 1 pinch chili powder (optional) 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced Calories: 331 calories Total Fat: 7.3 g Cholesterol: 101 mg Sodium: 429 mg Total Carbohydrate: 51 g Protein: 15 g

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27 8. Party Pancit "This is a classic Pinoy (Filipino) dish that's even better the next day!" Serving: 8 Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 30 m 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces 2 hot chile peppers, minced 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast 1 cup peeled, chopped shrimp 3 links spicy pork sausage, sliced 1/2 cup sake 1/4 cup soy sauce 7 cups chicken broth 1 (12 ounce) package rice noodles 1/2 pound fresh bean sprouts 1/2 pound snow peas Calories: 261 calories Total Fat: 5.2 g Cholesterol: 41 mg Sodium: 568 mg Total Carbohydrate: 35.9 g Protein: 13.6 g

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29 9. Quick and Easy Pancit "Quick, Easy and delicious! Will remind you of Island Fiestas!" 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced 4 carrot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish Calories: 369 calories Total Fat: 4.9 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 789 mg Total Carbohydrate: 65.1 g Protein: 18.1 g Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m Eat it!

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31 Other Main Dishes *** 10. Adobo Chicken with Ginger "This is considered the Philippine national dish. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and peppercorns is delicious and actually preserves the chicken! Great for picnics. My mother taught me how to cook this, using her variation from the original recipe. A delicious, cheap and easy dish! Serve it hot with hot steamed Jasmine rice." 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1/2 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 bulb garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger root 2 bay leaves 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns Calories: 517 calories Total Fat: 34.3 g Cholesterol: 170 mg Sodium: 1363 mg Total Carbohydrate: 5.3 g Protein: 44.2 g Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h

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33 11. Adobo Twist "Filipino food which everybody loves and easy to make. Serve with a steaming cup of rice." Serving: 8 Prep: 15 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 35 m 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed 1 onion, chopped 1 head garlic, crushed 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares 3/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup cane vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, or more to taste Calories: 288 calories Total Fat: 19.1 g Cholesterol: 41 mg Sodium: 2221 mg Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g Protein: 16.2 g

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35 12. Adobong Pusit Squid Adobo "This Filipino squid recipe tastes best if you use fresh, smaller squid. Squid is simmered with onion, garlic, tomato, vinegar, and soy sauce for a tasty meal." 2 1/4 pounds squid, cleaned 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce Calories: 198 calories Total Fat: 7.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 214 mg Total Carbohydrate: 3.1 g Protein: 28.4 g Serving: 5 Prep: 20 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 50 m Eat it!

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37 13. Authentic Chicken Adobo "Adobo is a simple and hearty Filipino dish. In this version, chicken is marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, then slowly cooked with garlic and spices. Serve over steamed white rice." Serving: 8 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 30 m Ready in: 5 h 50 m 2 cups coconut vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 10 bay leaves 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder 5 1/2 pounds cut-up chicken parts 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder Calories: 599 calories Total Fat: 37.7 g Cholesterol: 194 mg Sodium: 1084 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8 g Protein: 54.5 g

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39 14. Barbecued Pork Kebabs "This Filipino pork kebab recipe is great for outdoor parties, especially picnics." Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 2 h 30 m 1 cup white sugar 1 cup soy sauce 1 onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Calories: 369 calories Total Fat: 15.8 g Cholesterol: 88 mg Sodium: 1508 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.7 g Protein: 31.1 g Eat it!

40 15. Barbecued Spareribs "The Filipino recipe is easy to prepare, and the spareribs come out finger-licking good." Serving: 5 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 10 m 1 (4 pound) package pork spareribs, rinsed and patted dry salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup water 1 cup sweet chili sauce Calories: 710 calories Total Fat: 48.4 g Cholesterol: 192 mg Sodium: 719 mg Total Carbohydrate: 20.6 g Protein: 46.1 g Eat it!

41 16. Beef Asado "This Filipino dish is rich in flavor due to the slow cooking of the beef with all the ingredients. The beef can be cooked to tenderness a day before, so you can skim off the fat. Do not use pressure cooker for this dish. This is a very versatile dish. It can be served with rice, bread or boiled potatoes." Serving: 6 Prep: 25 m Cook: 1 h 40 m Ready in: 2 h 5 m 1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast, quartered salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted Manzanilla olives 1 onion, quartered 2 bay leaves 2 beef bouillon cubes 1/2 cup ketchup 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon corn flour (optional) 1 teaspoon water (optional) Calories: 639 calories Total Fat: 37.8 g Cholesterol: 138 mg Sodium: 1194 mg Total Carbohydrate: 34.8 g Protein: 39.8 g

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43 17. Beef Morcon Filipino Meat Roll "Beef Morcon is a meat roll stuffed with vegetables, sausage, ham, and egg that is very popular in the Philippines on special occasions like Christmas. It can easily be prepared in advance." Serving: 8 Prep: 30 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 1 h 5 m 1 (1 1/2) pound beef top sirloin steak 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), halved lengthwise 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved lengthwise 1 carrot, halved lengthwise 2 slices ham, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed 2 cups water 2 tomatoes, diced 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce salt and ground black pepper to taste Calories: 304 calories Total Fat: 18.7 g Cholesterol: 127 mg Sodium: 700 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6.6 g Protein: 27 g

44 18. Bitter Melon StirFry "This is a favorite Filipino vegetable dish, although the slightly bitter taste of bitter melon needs a lot of getting used to. Cooking it this way lightens the bitter taste." 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 pound pork loin, cut into small cubes 1/2 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined 1 tomato, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 bitter melon, seeded and sliced Calories: 159 calories Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 91 mg Sodium: 128 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.5 g Protein: 16.1 g Serving: 5 Prep: 20 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 45 m

45 19. Bopis "This Filipino dish is a combination of pork heart, lungs, and liver cooked to perfection in a tomato base." Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 15 m 1/2 pound pork liver 1/2 pound pork lung 1/2 pound pork heart, cut into bite-size pieces 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup water salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, diced Calories: 129 calories Total Fat: 6.5 g Cholesterol: 171 mg Sodium: 47 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.3 g Protein: 13 g

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47 20. Bringhe "The combination of chicken, prawns, and ham in coconut milk with sweet rice and curry powder gives this Filipino dish its distinctive flavor." Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 chicken leg quarters, meat removed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined 1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham 2 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk 1 cup uncooked glutinous white rice Calories: 291 calories Total Fat: 19.1 g Cholesterol: 77 mg Sodium: 384 mg Total Carbohydrate: 11.7 g Protein: 18.4 g

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49 21. Chicken Adobo I "This is a variation of a recipe my mother taught me after I got married and wanted to make Filipino food for my husband." Serving: 5 Prep: 15 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 15 m 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Calories: 340 calories Total Fat: 21.5 g Cholesterol: 100 mg Sodium: 3600 mg Total Carbohydrate: 2 g Protein: 32.5 g Eat it!

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51 22. Chicken Adobo II "This recipe is from the Philippines. My stepfather was a Filipino, and I learned a few recipes from his family." 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 bay leaves Calories: 335 calories Total Fat: 20.4 g Cholesterol: 96 mg Sodium: 691 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.6 g Protein: 31.1 g Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m

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53 23. Chicken Adobo with Noodles FilipinoMexican Fusion "Adobo from the east and mole from the west, 'al unisono!'" Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 50 m 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed 8 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/2 Spanish sweet onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, or as desired 1 (16 ounce) package dry flat rice noodles Calories: 1018 calories Total Fat: 31.8 g Cholesterol: 232 mg Sodium: 1467 mg Total Carbohydrate: g Protein: 70.5 g

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55 24. Chicken Arroz Caldo Chicken Rice Porridge "This is a soupy dish that is served mainly for a snack." Serving: 5 Prep: 20 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 50 m 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2 1/4 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded 1 tablespoon fish sauce 5 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup glutinous sweet rice salt and pepper to taste 1 green onion, chopped 1 lemon, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon fish sauce for sprinkling, if desired (optional) Calories: 294 calories Total Fat: 14.9 g Cholesterol: 42 mg Sodium: 1586 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.6 g Protein: 15.5 g

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57 25. Chicken Teriyaki "This dish is so easy to make, and it is finger-licking good." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 50 m Ready in: 1 h 5 m 2 1/4 cups soy sauce 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 4 chicken wings salt and ground black pepper to taste Calories: 738 calories Total Fat: 24.4 g Cholesterol: 154 mg Sodium: 8306 mg Total Carbohydrate: 76.4 g Protein: 54.5 g

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59 26. Chicken Tinola "This is a easy one-pot dish from the Philippines. It contains meat and vegetables all cooked together in one savory dish." Serving: 4 Prep: 30 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 55 m 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs, rinsed and patted dry 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 chayote squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces salt and pepper to taste 1 head bok choy, chopped 1/2 pound spinach Calories: 532 calories Total Fat: 22.9 g Cholesterol: 208 mg Sodium: 1551 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.1 g Protein: 65.5 g

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61 27. Chicken with Chicharo Snow Peas "This Pinoy chicken dish is a quick and easy to make and tastes great. Serve hot with rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oyster sauce salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, such as legs, thighs, and wings 1 tomato, diced 1 carrot, sliced 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced 1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon water Calories: 403 calories Total Fat: 25.6 g Cholesterol: 127 mg Sodium: 183 mg Total Carbohydrate: 13 g Protein: 29.1 g

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63 28. Clams in Oyster Sauce "Clams, such as Manila or baby clams, taste great cooked in oyster sauce, and make a great Filipino appetizer." 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1/2 cup water 2 1/4 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed Calories: 120 calories Total Fat: 7.4 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 91 mg Total Carbohydrate: 5.3 g Protein: 8.1 g Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 25 m Eat it!

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65 29. Corned Beef Hash Abalos style "Corned beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and tons of garlic make this Filipino family recipe an excellent quick and easy dish to serve over rice." 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 large potato, diced 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef salt and pepper to taste Calories: 333 calories Total Fat: 16.2 g Cholesterol: 72 mg Sodium: 853 mg Total Carbohydrate: 21.1 g Protein: 25.5 g Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m Eat it!

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67 30. Duck Adobo "This twist on the Filipino classic adobo dish uses duck legs, which makes this version particularly rich and satisfying." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 2 h 15 m Ready in: 2 h 35 m 6 duck legs salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, sliced 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste 2 teaspoons sambal chili paste, or other hot pepper sauce to taste 2 bay leaves Calories: 111 calories Total Fat: 4.6 g Cholesterol: 34 mg Sodium: 1493 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g Protein: 11.3 g

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69 31. Embutido "A mixture including ground chicken, chorizo, peas and raisins is topped with sausage, hard-cooked eggs and cheese, rolled into a cylinder and baked." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 10 m 1 pound ground chicken 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large sweet pickles, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1 (4 ounce) link chorizo, finely chopped 1/4 cup green peas salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, beaten 4 canned Vienna sausages 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into strips Calories: 915 calories Total Fat: 34.9 g Cholesterol: 323 mg Sodium: 1397 mg Total Carbohydrate: g Protein: 37.3 g

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71 32. Embutido Filipino Meatloaf "Like an American meatloaf, this Pinoy pork dish is very easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time especially when expecting company." Serving: 8 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM ), sliced thin 2 (4 ounce) links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), sliced thin 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 3 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch Calories: 483 calories Total Fat: 36.2 g Cholesterol: 179 mg Sodium: 1518 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g Protein: 30.2 g

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73 33. Empanada Pork Filling "This pork filling can be made way ahead of time to shorten the preparation time for these Filipino empanadas. Use my recipe for empanada dough." 1 pound ground pork salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (9 ounce) box frozen peas and carrots 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 1 small potato, diced Calories: 67 calories Total Fat: 3.9 g Cholesterol: 12 mg Sodium: 25 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.4 g Protein: 4 g Serving: 24 Prep: 10 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 1 h 35 m

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75 34. Filipino Banana Blossoms Sisig "This Filipino banana blossoms dish presents a very unique use and flavor of this fruit. Serve hot with rice." Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m 2 banana blossoms, sliced crosswise into fine strips salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) pork loin, diced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water Calories: 241 calories Total Fat: 11.2 g Cholesterol: 63 mg Sodium: 185 mg Total Carbohydrate: 12.5 g Protein: 23.3 g

76 35. Filipino Beef Giniling Afritada Style "This dish is one of my favorites to eat. It's a comfort food for me, and I love it. This is my own personal way of making this. It's pretty easy to make and does not take long all. This dish is a Philippine dish, and it is usually eaten with white rice. Contrary to the picture, you will not add peas." Serving: 6 Prep: 25 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 40 m 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed 1 clove garlic, minced 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup water, or as needed ground black pepper to taste 6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 2 medium red potatoes 10 baby carrots, or more to taste, cubed 1/2 cup raisins, or more to taste 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce with salt (such as Contadina ) 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced 4 tablespoons white sugar Calories: 488 calories Total Fat: 26.1 g Cholesterol: 93 mg Sodium: 1332 mg Total Carbohydrate: 35.4 g Protein: 28.6 g

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78 36. Filipino Beef Steak "This is a very easy recipe to make. A tender cut of beef is sliced thin and marinated with lemon juice and soya sauce for at least an hour or longer." 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon white sugar salt and pepper to taste 4 pounds New York strip steak, sliced thin 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Calories: 756 calories Total Fat: 39.2 g Cholesterol: 175 mg Sodium: 658 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.3 g Protein: 88.5 g Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 1 h 35 m

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80 37. Filipino Beef StirFry "This is an easy Pinoy recipe if you don't have much time. The beef can be sliced and marinated ahead of time making the meat even tastier. Eat the dish alone or serve with rice. Use a tender cut such as New York steak or prime rib." Serving: 4 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 3 h 2 (1/2 pound) New York strip steaks, sliced into thin strips 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon oyster sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 pound snow peas 3/4 cup green peas 1 carrot, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 1/4 cup oil for deep frying Calories: 452 calories Total Fat: 20.6 g Cholesterol: 66 mg Sodium: 652 mg Total Carbohydrate: 26.5 g Protein: 39.1 g

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82 38. Filipino Chicken Relleno "This lemon-rubbed baked Filipino chicken is stuffed with ground pork, Spanish chorizo, raisins, and Cheddar, and served with its own broth. It is usually served for special occasions." Serving: 12 Prep: 35 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 45 m 1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 lemon, juiced 1 pound ground pork 1 onion, diced 1 tomato, diced 2 large eggs 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 link chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), finely chopped 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon corn flour Calories: 597 calories Total Fat: 48.8 g Cholesterol: 145 mg Sodium: 450 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7.9 g Protein: 30.6 g

83 39. Filipino Corned Beef and Cabbage "My dad use to make this all the time, growing up. I forgot how good it was until St. Patrick's day came around and everyone started talking about corned beef and cabbage. So here is the recipe, similar to the way he made it - quick and easy with canned corned beef." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 35 m 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 Roma tomatoes, cubed 1/3 small head cabbage, cored and cut into strips 1/4 cup chicken stock, or more to taste 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef Calories: 398 calories Total Fat: 29.3 g Cholesterol: 113 mg Sodium: 1012 mg Total Carbohydrate: 9.4 g Protein: 24.7 g Eat it!

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85 40. Filipino Fish Escabeche "Tilapia, cod, or halibut can be used for making this Filipino fish dish, which comes with a sweet and sour sauce." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m 1 cup oil for frying 1 (4 ounce) whole tilapia, cleaned and scaled salt to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 5 tablespoons white sugar salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch Calories: 259 calories Total Fat: 16.1 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 95 mg Total Carbohydrate: 22.6 g Protein: 6.4 g

86 41. Filipino Fried Chicken "I used to buy Filipino fried chicken back home in Hawaii from manapua trucks." Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 8 h 30 m 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ajinomoto ) (optional) 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce (such as Aloha Shoyu) 10 cloves garlic, minced 5 pounds chicken wings vegetable oil for frying Calories: 364 calories Total Fat: 17.8 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Sodium: 2019 mg Total Carbohydrate: 35.1 g Protein: 15.3 g

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88 42. Filipino Lechon Roasted Pork Leg "Lechon is a national dish in the Philippines - pork leg is roasted in the oven very slowly resulting in very moist and tasty meat. It is served all year for special occasions. Serve with my recipe for lechon sauce (link in footnote)." Serving: 10 Prep: 10 m Cook: 4 h Ready in: 4 h 10 m 6 1/2 pounds pork leg with skin 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature, or as needed salt to taste 1 cup water Calories: 350 calories Total Fat: 11.9 g Cholesterol: 170 mg Sodium: 1944 mg Total Carbohydrate: 0 g Protein: 60.9 g Eat it!

89 43. Filipino Lumpia "My stepmother is Filipino. I would watch her make these on special occasions. She never measured what she did, but I think I've got the knack of it. This is one of the best Filipino foods next to Pansit - and unfortunately, I don't know how to make that!! You can find lumpia wrappers in Asian food stores wherever they keep their frozen food, and also (if you're lucky) in very large supermarkets." 1 lumpia wrappers 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot 1 quart oil for frying Calories: 365 calories Total Fat: 30.2 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 60 mg Total Carbohydrate: 2.3 g Protein: 20.4 g Serving: 6 Prep: 1 h Cook: 10 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m

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91 44. Filipino Pork Adobo "Pork in a tasty Adobo sauce is great smothered over white jasmine rice!" Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 2 h 30 m Ready in: 2 h 50 m 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 2 1/2 pounds lean pork, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 pound small green beans, trimmed (optional) Calories: 337 calories Total Fat: 15.5 g Cholesterol: 90 mg Sodium: 2687 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.4 g Protein: 35.1 g

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93 45. Filipino Ribs "Spareribs glazed with the sweet, tangy taste of the Philippines. One of the honey coating ingredients, star anise, is native to China; it is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-sized seed in each of its eight segments. Star anise is available at all Asian markets as well as many general grocery stores." 6 pounds pork spareribs 2 medium onions, cut into wedges 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 whole star anise pods 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice Serving: 11 Calories: 773 calories Total Fat: 59.3 g Cholesterol: 198 mg Sodium: 710 mg Total Carbohydrate: 19.4 g Protein: 39.3 g

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95 46. Filipino Spaghetti "The difference between Italian spaghetti and Filipino spaghetti is the addition of banana ketchup, which makes this a rather sweet dish. Oh, and I almost forgot the hot dogs!" 2 pounds spaghetti 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 head garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork salt and pepper to taste 1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce 1 (14 ounce) jar banana ketchup 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1 pound hot dogs, sliced diagonally 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Calories: 708 calories Total Fat: 27.4 g Cholesterol: 77 mg Sodium: 1085 mg Total Carbohydrate: 82.9 g Protein: 29.2 g Serving: 12 Prep: 15 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 55 m

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97 47. Filippino Lechon Kawali "Crispy pan-fried pork belly. Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve lechon kawali while it's hot." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, cut into small pieces 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper water to cover oil for frying Calories: 502 calories Total Fat: 45.4 g Cholesterol: 62 mg Sodium: 1587 mg Total Carbohydrate: 1.8 g Protein: 20.9 g Eat it!

98 48. Fried Rice Sinangag "Sinangag is a Filipino version of fried rice with garlic, ham, and eggs. This dish is usually served for breakfast and a great way to use leftover rice." 2 teaspoons cooking oil 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons cooking oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cold, cooked white rice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 pound diced cooked ham Calories: 838 calories Total Fat: 14.8 g Cholesterol: 116 mg Sodium: 649 mg Total Carbohydrate: g Protein: 22.2 g Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 30 m Eat it!

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100 49. Fried Tulingan Mackerel "In this Pinoy fish recipe, mackerel is first simmered in a tangy tamarind base and then fried. It is important that the fish is fresh. Instead of frying, you can also wrap the fish in banana leaves and grill it. Serve with mango relish." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h 50 m 1 (3 1/2) pound whole mackerel, gutted and cleaned 2 cups water 1 tablespoon tamarind soup base 1 teaspoon fish sauce oil for frying Calories: 974 calories Total Fat: 70 g Cholesterol: 222 mg Sodium: 841 mg Total Carbohydrate: 0.8 g Protein: 77.6 g Eat it!

101 50. Ginataang Manok Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk "This is a Filipino chicken dish flavored with ginger and coconut milk. Each family has their own version. This is my mother's version. It's a rich dish that makes your kitchen smell so wonderful! Once my family smells the ginger frying and coconut milk simmering, they can't wait for it to be done so they can dig in! I salt it liberally as the coconut milk tends to hide the salt flavor." Serving: 6 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 5 m Ready in: 1 h 15 m 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained Calories: 709 calories Total Fat: 59.7 g Cholesterol: 103 mg Sodium: 148 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7 g Protein: 39.4 g Eat it!

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103 51. Grilled Chicken Adobo "This is a very tasty and easy-to-make Filipino chicken dish made with soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. I can just as easily double or triple the chicken in this recipe to serve guests at a party. Serve over rice with just a little of the sauce (not too much)." 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs Calories: 255 calories Total Fat: 6.7 g Cholesterol: 141 mg Sodium: 2854 mg Total Carbohydrate: 10.8 g Protein: 36.6 g Serving: 8 Prep: 15 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 50 m Eat it!

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105 52. Guinataan Chicken Adobo "Not your usual adobo, the coconut milk in this chicken dish makes it more flavorful." Serving: 6 Prep: 10 m Cook: 55 m Ready in: 1 h 5 m 4 1/2 pounds chicken leg quarters 3/4 cup white vinegar 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt to taste 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk Calories: 657 calories Total Fat: 43.5 g Cholesterol: 192 mg Sodium: 805 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7.4 g Protein: 57.6 g

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107 53. Guinataan Hito Catfish "The coconut milk in this Pinoy fish dish gives the catfish a very savory taste." 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups coconut milk Calories: 388 calories Total Fat: 33.2 g Cholesterol: 51 mg Sodium: 103 mg Total Carbohydrate: 5.4 g Protein: 19.1 g Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 40 m

108 54. Lazy Longanisa FilipinoStyle Breakfast Sausage "Mimic a popular Filipino breakfast dish by marinating fully cooked smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa) in a blend of sugar and soy sauce. The sausage is caramelized and best served with white rice and a fried egg." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 2 h 25 m 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into thick slices 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 teaspoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Calories: 522 calories Total Fat: 37.9 g Cholesterol: 81 mg Sodium: 1166 mg Total Carbohydrate: 29.3 g Protein: 14.5 g Eat it!

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110 55. Leyleys Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings "This is a Filipino recipe which was carried down to me. I just added the jalapeno for spice and used the chicken wings. You can use pork or whole cut up chicken, too. This is great as an appetizer or you can serve it as a meal with steamed Jasmine rice. Enjoy this! you will never go back to the same ol' hot wings." Serving: 24 Prep: 30 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 30 m 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole or cracked black peppercorns 1 medium onion, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste 1 whole head garlic, minced Calories: 50 calories Total Fat: 2.8 g Cholesterol: 12 mg Sodium: 313 mg Total Carbohydrate: 1.7 g Protein: 4.4 g

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112 56. Lolahs Chicken Adobo "My Filipino Mom taught me how to make this traditional dish following the recipe her mother taught her. And though I've made a couple of changes, I guarantee they're Mom-approved. 'Lolah' is 'Grandma' in the Philippines, in case you were wondering. Serve over steamed rice." Serving: 8 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth Calories: 265 calories Total Fat: 11.8 g Cholesterol: 141 mg Sodium: 1050 mg Total Carbohydrate: 2.6 g Protein: 34.6 g Eat it!

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114 57. Lumpia Rolls "This is a recipe that my mom brought back from a military stint in Japan. She has made it for family reunions, and it is always the first thing to go! These can also be prepared ahead and frozen, then deep fried just before you plan to serve!" 2 pounds ground beef 2 pounds ground pork vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups carrots, finely chopped soy sauce to taste 3 cups bean sprouts 1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped 1 cup fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 1 cup green onions, finely chopped salt to taste garlic powder to taste black pepper to taste 1 (14 ounce) package Lumpia Wrappers 1 egg white, beaten canola oil for frying Calories: 313 calories Total Fat: 27.6 g Cholesterol: 37 mg Sodium: 170 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7.2 g Protein: 9.1 g Serving: 40 Prep: 1 h Cook: 20 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m

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116 58. Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio Sweet Sausage "This is for the taste minded. Favorite of Asia, a simple sweet sausage. Have it with eggs and you are in breakfast heaven!" Serving: 12 Prep: 45 m Cook: 28 m Ready in: 4 d s1 h 13 m 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 4 1/2 teaspoons fine salt 1/2 teaspoon curing salt (Prague powder #1) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 pounds ground pork 1 pound coarse ground pork back fat 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar Hog casing, rinsed well Calories: 496 calories Total Fat: 44.4 g Cholesterol: 71 mg Sodium: 1011 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.7 g Protein: 14.6 g

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118 59. Pickled and Fried Filipino Fish Daing Na Bangus "Bangus, or milkfish, is marinated in garlic and vinegar, dried and then fried Filipino-style. Serve with rice and mango relish." Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 1 (6 ounce) whole milkfish (bangus), or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup white vinegar vegetable oil for frying Calories: 129 calories Total Fat: 9.6 g Cholesterol: 22 mg Sodium: 70 mg Total Carbohydrate: 1.2 g Protein: 8.9 g

119 60. Pinakbet "This is a vegetable dish from the Philippines that can be served as an everyday dish or when you have company. Since it also contains pork and prawns, you can eat it as a one-pot meal." Serving: 6 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound pork loin, chopped 1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns salt and pepper to taste 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 pound zucchini, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 pound fresh okra, ends trimmed 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1/4 pound eggplant, cut into bite-size pieces 1 small bitter melon, cut into bite-size pieces Calories: 184 calories Total Fat: 10.3 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 111 mg Total Carbohydrate: 9.4 g Protein: 14.2 g

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121 61. Pinoy Chicken Adobo "This is a family favorite from the Philippines and is served over rice. Easy to prepare, especially when you are in a hurry." Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 5 pounds chicken legs and thighs, rinsed and patted dry 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed 2 bay leaves salt to taste Calories: 584 calories Total Fat: 32.8 g Cholesterol: 213 mg Sodium: 815 mg Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g Protein: 62.4 g

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123 62. Pochero "This Filipino chicken stew contains meat and vegetables in a very flavorful sauce made with bananas and tomatoes. Serve with rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 50 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 plantains, peeled and quartered 2 small potatoes, quartered 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 pounds chicken legs, thighs, and wings 2 (4 ounce) links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), quartered salt and pepper to taste water to cover 2 tomatoes, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 small head cabbage, chopped Calories: 959 calories Total Fat: 52.3 g Cholesterol: 203 mg Sodium: 886 mg Total Carbohydrate: 58.9 g Protein: 64.1 g

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125 63. Pork and Chicken Adobo "This recipe is adapted from a famous Filipino restaurant in Manila, Philippines. The longer you marinate in the refrigerator, the better it gets! This is one dish that doesn't spoil right away. Best served hot over steamed rice." Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 55 m Ready in: 3 h 15 m 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt, or amount to taste 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground 2 tablespoons crushed garlic 2 bay leaves, torn 1 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed Calories: 251 calories Total Fat: 14.9 g Cholesterol: 67 mg Sodium: 2106 mg Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g Protein: 24.3 g

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127 64. Pork and Shrimp Pancit "A traditional Pancit taught to me by a Filipino friend while stationed overseas. Delicious and easy! Thanks, Ditas!" 1 (6.75 ounce) package rice noodles 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups cooked small shrimp, diced 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked pork 4 cups shredded bok choy 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 green onion, minced Calories: 488 calories Total Fat: 20.8 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Sodium: 394 mg Total Carbohydrate: 44.4 g Protein: 29.1 g Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m

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129 65. Pork Tocino Sweet Cured Pork "Similar to ham or bacon, this Filipino cured pork sits in a salt and sugar brine for about 3 to 4 days before frying. It is usually served during breakfast but can be served at any meal." Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 3 d s30 m 4 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder 2 1/4 cups brown sugar 3 tablespoons seasoned salt 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon curing salt (Prague powder #1) cooking oil Calories: 440 calories Total Fat: 15.6 g Cholesterol: 81 mg Sodium: 1672 mg Total Carbohydrate: 50.1 g Protein: 24.9 g

130 66. Salmon Sarciado "Use salmon, tilapia, or cod in this easy Pinoy recipe that has a tomato-based sauce with onion and garlic. Serve with rice." 2 salmon steaks salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tomatoes, diced 1 egg, beaten Calories: 537 calories Total Fat: 33.3 g Cholesterol: 169 mg Sodium: 195 mg Total Carbohydrate: 17.6 g Protein: 42.1 g Serving: 2 Prep: 10 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 40 m Eat it!

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132 67. Salmon Stew Abalos Style "While not a traditional Filipino dish, my grandmother added the necessary proportions of canned pink salmon, tomatoes, onion, and loads of garlic to make this dish a Filipino family favorite. Serve alone or on top of rice. " 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 (14.75 ounce) can pink salmon 2 1/2 cups water bay leaf (optional) salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional) Calories: 223 calories Total Fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 45 mg Sodium: 466 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 g Protein: 24.9 g Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 35 m

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134 68. Salpicao Jalisco "My favorite meal in the Philippines is Salpicao. I recently came up with this interpretation of the recipe, which immediately became the family favorite. Don't let the garlic frighten you: the taste becomes milder as it cooks. Throughout the cooking process, drink Sangria to produce a mellow chef. Serve with steamed rice." Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 30 m 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 bulbs garlic, peeled and sliced 3 pounds beef sirloin or top round, cut into 3/4 inch cubes salt and pepper to taste 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco ) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Calories: 491 calories Total Fat: 33.5 g Cholesterol: 120 mg Sodium: 89 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.6 g Protein: 36.9 g

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136 69. Sati Babi "Pork butt is marinated in a savory blend of spices, before being grilled on skewers and served with a sprinkle of fresh lime juice." Serving: 8 Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 3 pounds pork butt roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup sliced onions 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3 limes, cut into wedges Calories: 224 calories Total Fat: 13 g Cholesterol: 71 mg Sodium: 873 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6.6 g Protein: 20.2 g

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138 70. Savory Mussels "In this simple Filipino dish mussels and spinach are cooked right in chicken broth. Serve it as a starter to a meal, or as a meal in itself! Serve hot with rice or French bread to dunk in the soup." 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 3 1/4 cups chicken broth 2 1/4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded 1 bunch fresh spinach, leaves torn in half Calories: 335 calories Total Fat: 13.4 g Cholesterol: 76 mg Sodium: 1763 mg Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g Protein: 34.4 g Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m Eat it!

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140 71. Sinigang na Bangus Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth "In this Filipino fish recipe, bangus (milkfish) is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of vegetables, an all-time favorite." 5 cups water 2 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 pound milkfish (bangus), cut into 5 pieces 2 small eggplants, sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 white radishes (labanos), sliced 5 pods okra, sliced 3 small green chile peppers 1 cup watercress (kangkong) leaves and stems 1/2 cup tamarind powder salt to taste (optional) Calories: 291 calories Total Fat: 6.8 g Cholesterol: 47 mg Sodium: 126 mg Total Carbohydrate: 38.1 g Protein: 23.2 g Serving: 5 Prep: 20 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 35 m

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142 72. Siopao Filipino Steamed Dumplings "Warning - this recipe is not easy, but well worth the effort. This is a Filipino dish with Chinese roots. A steamed, almost sweet, yeasty bun filled with delicious chicken filling can also be made with shredded pork. You will need a bamboo steamer." Serving: 15 Prep: 45 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 55 m 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1/4 cup white sugar 4 1/2 cups rice flour, divided 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, divided 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped, or to taste 1 1/2 pounds shredded cooked chicken meat 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons white sugar 1/2 cup diced green onion 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon cornstarch, if needed (optional) Calories: 346 calories Total Fat: 11.2 g Cholesterol: 34 mg Sodium: 270 mg Total Carbohydrate: 43.9 g Protein: 16 g

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144 73. Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy "Paleo Filipino dish." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 8 h 5 m Ready in: 8 h 15 m 2 onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 bay leaf ground black pepper to taste 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 2 teaspoons paprika 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch strips 2 green onions, sliced thinly Calories: 458 calories Total Fat: 23.1 g Cholesterol: 128 mg Sodium: 1394 mg Total Carbohydrate: 20.8 g Protein: 40.4 g

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146 74. Slow Cooker Chicken Afritad "Typically cooked on the stove top, this yummy comfort food is straight from the Philippines, but cooked in the slow cooker for ease! Serve over rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 10 m Cook: 3 h Ready in: 3 h 20 m 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste 1/2 cup olive oil, or to taste 1 lemon, juiced 3 cloves garlic, minced ground black pepper to taste 2 tomatoes, cubed 2 carrots, chopped 3 red potatoes, cubed 1 onion, sliced (optional) 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 cup green peas Calories: 332 calories Total Fat: 20 g Cholesterol: 39 mg Sodium: 1260 mg Total Carbohydrate: 19.9 g Protein: 19.4 g

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148 75. Squash and Coconut Milk Stew "This is a Filipino dish, (Ginostoan Sitawan Kalsbass) that is made with acorn squash, green beans, tofu, shrimp, ginger, garlic, and onion. My MIL makes it on the soupy side because you serve it over rice, but I like to mash the squash because I don't like rice." Serving: 4 Prep: 40 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m 1 tablespoon butter 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1 acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 8 ounces green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons white sugar Calories: 449 calories Total Fat: 29.3 g Cholesterol: 117 mg Sodium: 174 mg Total Carbohydrate: 30.1 g Protein: 23.9 g

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150 76. Stuffed Filipino Fish Bangus Relleno "Bangus relleno (stuffed milkfish) is a great dish to serve for guests. While it takes some time to debone the fish, the end result is truly delectable." Serving: 4 Prep: 40 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 1 h 15 m 1 (8 ounce) fillet whole milkfish (bangus), or to taste 1 lemon 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6 1/2 tablespoons green peas 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup raisins, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste vegetable oil for frying Calories: 264 calories Total Fat: 16.3 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 344 mg Total Carbohydrate: 18.4 g Protein: 14 g

151 Chapter 2: Filipino Soups and Stews ***

152 77. AbalosStyle Hamburger Soup Picadillo Filipino "Modified by the Filipinos from Central to South American influences, this fragrant soup is made with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and lots of garlic. Serve as a stew or generously over rice." 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large tomato, diced 1 pound ground beef 4 cups water 1 large potato, diced 2 tablespoons beef bouillon 2 tablespoons fish sauce salt and pepper to taste Calories: 233 calories Total Fat: 11.5 g Cholesterol: 46 mg Sodium: 862 mg Total Carbohydrate: 16.9 g Protein: 15.4 g Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 5 m

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154 78. Beef Nilaga "This is another one-meal-in-a-pot dish. It contains soup, meat and vegetables all cooked together in one delicious broth. Terrific during cooler weather. Serve hot alone or with rice." 4 1/2 pounds beef short ribs 1 quart water 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed 2 onions, chopped 2 beef bouillon cubes 2 carrots, cut in chunks 2 stalks celery, quartered 1 chayote squash, peeled and quartered 2 potatoes, quartered salt to taste 1/4 head cabbage, cut into wedges Calories: 983 calories Total Fat: 75.4 g Cholesterol: 168 mg Sodium: 491 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32.3 g Protein: 43 g Serving: 5 Prep: 30 m Cook: 1 h 30 m Ready in: 2 h

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156 79. Caldereta Filipino Beef and Chorizo Stew "Caldereta is a comforting beef stew popular in the Philippines. Every family has its own version. Experiment with the ingredients and try different vegetables. Best served with white rice!" 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed 12 ounces chorizo sausage 1/4 cup garlic, minced 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cups tomato sauce 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes 1 cup drained canned peas 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Calories: 641 calories Total Fat: 42.6 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Sodium: 2409 mg Total Carbohydrate: 27.5 g Protein: 37.2 g Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 20 m Ready in: 1 h 40 m

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158 80. Caldereta Filipino Beef Stew "A Filipino beef stew traditionally cooked with goat, but it's usually not available in most markets. You can get creative with this dish such as adding garbanzo beans, peas, and raisins. Optional: add 4 ounces of liver pate in place of tomato paste. Serve hot over a bed of rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 5 m Ready in: 1 h 25 m 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 cups water 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1 onion, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 red potatoes, diced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 large carrot, sliced diagonally 1/2 pound miniature cocktail sausages 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained 1 (6 ounce) can medium pitted ripe olives, drained 3 large bay leaves 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco ) (optional) Calories: 518 calories Total Fat: 35.7 g Cholesterol: 86 mg Sodium: 1168 mg Total Carbohydrate: 25.2 g Protein: 26 g

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160 81. Chicken Afritada Filipino Stew "This is a dish we make back in the Philippines. It's really delicious, and you can substitute pork for chicken or mix them both. Great over rice!" Serving: 6 Prep: 40 m Cook: 48 m Ready in: 1 h 28 m 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup seeded and chopped tomatoes 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 3 cups water 1 cup tomato sauce (optional) 3 potatoes, quartered 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into matchsticks 1 carrot, chopped salt and ground black pepper to taste Calories: 596 calories Total Fat: 44.7 g Cholesterol: 80 mg Sodium: 327 mg Total Carbohydrate: 25.6 g Protein: 22.9 g

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162 82. Chicken Sotanghon "Use sotanghon (bean thread noodles) or bihon (thin rice noodles) in this Filipino dish. Both are equally delicious." Serving: 10 Prep: 25 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 25 m 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound chicken legs 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 8 ounces bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons achiote powder 1 tablespoon fish sauce salt and pepper to taste 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 green onions, chopped Calories: 210 calories Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 737 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.2 g Protein: 8.9 g

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164 83. Corn Soup "This soup is great to make especially when corn is fresh and at its peak. Prepare a big batch and freeze for when you're too busy to cook during the week. Double the recipe if desired to save for later." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and desilked 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 pound pork, cubed 1/4 pound uncooked prawns, peeled and deveined salt and pepper to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and dried Calories: 220 calories Total Fat: 7.9 g Cholesterol: 62 mg Sodium: 1342 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.5 g Protein: 16.1 g Eat it!

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166 84. Filipino Chicken Sopas "Creamy chicken macaroni soup - comfort Filipino food that transcends culture, time, and ages. It's made simply in one pot that I have adjusted to be able to add all ingredients as you go." Serving: 6 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m 6 cups water, or more as needed 1/2 onion, chopped 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 carrots, diced 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or more to taste 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 tablespoons butter salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional) Calories: 345 calories Total Fat: 13.5 g Cholesterol: 68 mg Sodium: 769 mg Total Carbohydrate: 34.8 g Protein: 20.1 g

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168 85. Filipino Fish Stew Paksiw na Bangus "Filipino bangus (milkfish) is cooked in vinegar with vegetables to make this delicious fish stew. Make ahead and serve with any meal." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h 3 1/4 pounds whole milkfish (bangus) 1 eggplant, cut into chunks 1 onion, diced 1 (2 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste 2 large green chile peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon salt to taste 1 cup water 3/4 cup vinegar 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 small bitter melon, cut into chunks Calories: 419 calories Total Fat: 16.9 g Cholesterol: 129 mg Sodium: 571 mg Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g Protein: 52.6 g

169 86. Filipino Menudo Pork and Liver Stew "This rich pork dish is usually prepared on special occasions or when expecting company." Serving: 10 Prep: 25 m Cook: 50 m Ready in: 1 h 35 m 2 1/4 boneless pork chops 1/2 pound pork liver 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced salt and pepper to taste 2 tomatoes, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 2 potatoes, diced Calories: 194 calories Total Fat: 6.8 g Cholesterol: 44 mg Sodium: 164 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.7 g Protein: 9.5 g Eat it!

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171 87. Filipino Oxtail Stew "This is one of the traditional foods back in the Philippines, always the best for fiestas and holidays. Serve over hot cooked rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 2 h 20 m Ready in: 2 h 35 m 1 1/2 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces 1 large onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste 1 large eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks 1/2 head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup peanut butter, or as needed to thicken sauce Calories: 395 calories Total Fat: 21 g Cholesterol: 125 mg Sodium: 683 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.9 g Protein: 40.1 g Eat it!

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173 88. Filipino Patola Soup with Misua "This is a great-tasting Filipino noodle soup especially on a cold, rainy day. Serve immediately with rice or bread." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 35 m 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 pound prawns, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 1/4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 patola (luffa squash), peeled and cut crosswise into chunks 1 (8 ounce) package misua (salted wheat) noodles, or to taste Calories: 302 calories Total Fat: 8.7 g Cholesterol: 65 mg Sodium: 2098 mg Total Carbohydrate: 41.1 g Protein: 13.1 g

174 89. Filipino Pork Sinigang "Sinigang is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It's an absolute comfort food with a sour taste from lemon. Serve with rice." 2 1/2 pounds pork neck bones 2 pounds pork spareribs water to cover 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 onions, quartered 2 tomatoes, quartered, or more to taste 1 taro, peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 pound bok choy, chopped 1 large leek, chopped 5 head-on shrimp Calories: 546 calories Total Fat: 29 g Cholesterol: 184 mg Sodium: 2200 mg Total Carbohydrate: 11 g Protein: 58.2 g Serving: 8 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 20 m

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176 90. Filipino Steamed Rice Cebu Style "One of my childhood favorites from my hometown, Cebu City, in the Phillipines. When finished, you can steam this dish on a steamer for 10 minutes to mimic the effect of a steamed dish like what they do in dim sum restaurants. I personally think it tastes just fine without steaming." Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 15 m 1 pound pork belly, cut into 3/4-inch cubes For Marinade: 2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper For Pork and Shrimp Stew: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon fried shallots (optional) 3 cups water 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons frozen peas For Garlic Fried Rice: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled, or more to taste 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 3 drops sesame oil, or to taste Calories: 466 calories Total Fat: 26.2 g Cholesterol: 84 mg Sodium: 1312 mg Total Carbohydrate: 33.8 g Protein: 21.6 g

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178 91. Filipino Stew Caldereta "Caldereta (or kaldereta) is an elegant Filipino beef stew that is prepared mostly on special occasions." Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 20 m Ready in: 1 h 40 m 2 1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 2 cups water 2 beef bouillon cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 tomatoes, diced 2 potatoes, quartered 2 carrots, cut in chunks 3/4 (6 ounce) package frozen peas 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 (3 ounce) can liver spread 1 tablespoon vinegar, or to taste 1 teaspoon white sugar Calories: 263 calories Total Fat: 12.5 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 319 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.7 g Protein: 22.3 g

179 92. FilipinoStyle Congee Lugaw "This one's for you. Filipinos' all-time favorite food." Serving: 4 Prep: 25 m Cook: 51 m Ready in: 1 h 16 m 5 cups water 2 cups uncooked white rice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 whole head garlic, minced 1 tablespoon sliced ginger 2 tablespoons sliced onion 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1 tablespoon fish sauce, or to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon annatto powder 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, or to taste 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions, or to taste Calories: 552 calories Total Fat: 14.8 g Cholesterol: 135 mg Sodium: 348 mg Total Carbohydrate: 80.2 g Protein: 22 g

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181 93. Fish Sinigang Tilapia Filipino Sour Broth Dish "A very simple and quick Filipino dish. This is a sour broth soup with tilapia fish fillets. The flavor is sour but it actually enhances your appetite. This is considered comfort food in my house." 1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks 1 small head bok choy, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish 1/4 cup tamarind paste 3 cups water 2 dried red chile peppers (optional) Calories: 112 calories Total Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 21 mg Sodium: 63 mg Total Carbohydrate: 13.4 g Protein: 13.1 g Serving: 4 Prep: 5 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 15 m Eat it!

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183 94. Goat Stew "This is based on a Filipino stew recipe called caldereta. It is usually served with rice. I suggest marinating the meat for at least 6 hours. The serving size for this recipe is 2 to 4 depending on how much bone the meat has. Serve over rice. Masarap!" Serving: 4 Prep: 30 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 2 h 40 m 1 pound bone-in goat meat, cut into large chunks 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 1 cup tomato sauce 2 cups beef stock 1 potato, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup green peas 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper Calories: 272 calories Total Fat: 6.5 g Cholesterol: 53 mg Sodium: 1670 mg Total Carbohydrate: 27 g Protein: 26.2 g

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185 95. Guinataan Sitar and Kalabasa String Beans and Squash Stew "In this Filipino one-pot meal of string beans, squash, pork, and prawns, the coconut milk adds richness and flavor." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 50 m 8 ounces boneless pork loin chops 2 cups light coconut milk 2 tablespoons shrimp paste 1 onion, chopped 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced 1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 (1 pound) calabash gourd, peeled and cut into cubes 1 green chile pepper, halved lengthwise 1 cup thick coconut milk Calories: 353 calories Total Fat: 25.9 g Cholesterol: 86 mg Sodium: 111 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.7 g Protein: 20.1 g

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187 96. Ham Hocks with Lima Beans "Simmering meat and beans to tenderness with tomato and tamarind powder creates a hearty, delicious flavor. It's a perfect dish for the busy homemaker." 4 ounces dried lima beans 2 1/2 pounds ham hocks 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced 1 large tomato, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 fresh green chile peppers 1 tablespoon tamarind soup base 3 cups water salt to taste 1 bunch fresh spinach Calories: 725 calories Total Fat: 48.3 g Cholesterol: 154 mg Sodium: 494 mg Total Carbohydrate: 25 g Protein: 46.7 g Serving: 5 Prep: 15 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 1 h 50 m

188 97. Kare Kare Pata Oxtail Stew "This dish is rich in flavor due to the slow cooking of the oxtail. Oxtail can be cooked to tenderness a day before so you can skim off the fat making the dish more heart healthy. Using a pressure cooker will speed up cooking time, but will lose much of the flavor. Serve with rice and shrimp paste (bagoong)." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 2 h 30 m Ready in: 2 h 50 m 4 1/2 pounds beef oxtails 3 cups water 2 beef bouillon cubes 1/2 pound bok choy, chopped 1/2 pound long beans, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound eggplant, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon achiote powder 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Calories: 1071 calories Total Fat: 54.9 g Cholesterol: 375 mg Sodium: 1010 mg Total Carbohydrate: 30.3 g Protein: g

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190 98. Lisas Adobo "I grew up around Philippine families, and learned how to make adobo. I've since 'Americanized' the recipe, and customized it to suit my family's tastes. It's a meltingly tender, sharp-flavored stew that can be made with pork or chicken. Best served over rice. (For a thicker sauce, be sure to blend flour with liquid before adding to sauce to prevent lumps from forming.)" Serving: 8 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 30 m Ready in: 1 h 50 m 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds cubed pork meat 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 5 bay leaves 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Calories: 231 calories Total Fat: 16.8 g Cholesterol: 42 mg Sodium: 1017 mg Total Carbohydrate: 4.7 g Protein: 15.5 g

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192 99. Mongo Guisado Mung Bean Soup "This is a hearty soup that's excellent to eat by itself or with rice. Mongo beans are also called mung or green beans. Malungay leaves are very nutritious, and the tree is sometimes called a horseradish tree; use them in place of the spinach if you can find them." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 20 m 1/2 pound raw mung beans 2 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/4 pound peeled and deveined prawns 1 small tomato, diced 3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed 1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves Calories: 202 calories Total Fat: 6.5 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 896 mg Total Carbohydrate: 22 g Protein: 14.7 g

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194 100. Paksiw na Pata Pigs Feet Stew "This pork dish is easy to prepare and is great for a busy homemaker. Serve hot over rice." Serving: 5 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m 3 1/4 pounds pig's feet, rinsed and patted dry 1 1/2 cups vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon white sugar salt to taste Calories: 342 calories Total Fat: 20.8 g Cholesterol: 138 mg Sodium: 1092 mg Total Carbohydrate: 9.2 g Protein: 30 g Eat it!

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196 101. Papaya Soup "Tinola, a Philippine papaya soup, inspired me to create this. The few recipes I found didn't have great reviews, so I revised one to make it vegetarian and to use some of my herbs and vegetables in my garden." Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 35 m Ready in: 55 m 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped 6 fresh chives, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3 fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh ginger 1 small hot chile pepper (optional) 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes salt to taste 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 6 cups water 3 cubes vegetable bouillon 1 small green papaya, peeled and cut into chunks 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed 1 tablespoon fried onions, or to taste Calories: 221 calories Total Fat: 13.8 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 330 mg Total Carbohydrate: 16.7 g Protein: 11.5 g

197 102. Pork Afritada "Pork, liver, and potatoes are cooked in a tomato base to make this Filipino stew elegant enough for special occasions." Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 2 1/4 pounds boneless pork, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 pounds pork liver 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 potatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks salt and ground black pepper to taste Calories: 324 calories Total Fat: 16.9 g Cholesterol: 189 mg Sodium: 250 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.1 g Protein: 28.6 g

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199 103. Pork Sinigang "Filipino soup cooked with pork. Serve with rice and for additional sauce, use soy or fish sauce. If you want to, you can add what Filipinos call gabi gabi, which is a small taro root. When peeled they look like potatoes. You can add 5 to 6 of them when you add the water and make sure they are cooked through. Take them out when they are cooked because they can get too soft." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 15 m 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 pound bone-in pork chops 4 cups water, more if needed 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base (such as Knorr ) 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed Calories: 240 calories Total Fat: 9.1 g Cholesterol: 64 mg Sodium: 2598 mg Total Carbohydrate: 12.2 g Protein: 26.5 g

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201 104. Prawns in Peanut Soup "This Filipino quick prawn dish is is very easy to prepare and yet is full of flavor. It also contains vegetables so you can serve it as a simple one-pot meal. Serve with rice." 2 cups water salt to taste 2 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined prawns 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1 large eggplant, diced 1/2 pound bok choy, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon achiote powder 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Calories: 280 calories Total Fat: 10.4 g Cholesterol: 259 mg Sodium: 396 mg Total Carbohydrate: 15.5 g Protein: 32.7 g Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m

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203 105. Sinigang na Baka "Simple beef, vegetable, tamarind based soup that we eat over rice! A meal in itself!" Serving: 6 Prep: 15 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 quart water 2 large tomatoes, diced 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base Calories: 304 calories Total Fat: 19.7 g Cholesterol: 51 mg Sodium: 1405 mg Total Carbohydrate: 15 g Protein: 17.8 g

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205 106. Sinigang na Isda sa Miso Fish Stew with Miso "This is a popular Filipino soup dish usually eaten for lunch with rice. Several variations of this soup dish abound in the Philippines. However, I suggest that the green chiles should never be excluded." Serving: 4 Prep: 30 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 50 m 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 3 tablespoons miso paste, or more to taste 1 teaspoon patis (fish sauce), or to taste 5 cups water 2 pounds red snapper fillets 1 white (daikon) radish, sliced 3 green chile peppers, or more to taste 1 bunch Chinese mustard greens with stalks 2 tablespoons kalamansi (Filipino lemon) juice, or more to taste Calories: 404 calories Total Fat: 11.2 g Cholesterol: 83 mg Sodium: 730 mg Total Carbohydrate: 23.6 g Protein: 52.8 g

206 107. Sinigang Pork Spare Ribs in Sour Soup "This is a tangy, soupy, one-pot meal from the Philippines. It can serve as a soup and a main dish complete with vegetables and it is easy to make. Instead of pork, you can also use chicken or beef. Serve with rice." Serving: 6 Prep: 30 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 30 m 2 1/4 pounds pork spareribs 3 pounds raw taro root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 small white radish, peeled and chopped 2 large green chile peppers, chopped 1 small tomato, quartered 1 tamarind pod 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped salt to taste 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1 small eggplant, chopped Calories: 623 calories Total Fat: 40.5 g Cholesterol: 136 mg Sodium: 195 mg Total Carbohydrate: 34.8 g Protein: 34.5 g

207 Chapter 3: Filipino Desserts ***

208 108. Barquillos Wafer Rolls "This is a Filipino delicacy. I personally love this. I hope you enjoy this one." 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Calories: 86 calories Total Fat: 5.2 g Cholesterol: 14 mg Sodium: 43 mg Total Carbohydrate: 9.1 g Protein: 0.9 g Serving: 18 Prep: 20 m Cook: 5 m Ready in: 1 h 25 m Eat it!

209 109. Biko "Filipino coconut dessert." Serving: 12 Prep: 15 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 11 h 4 cups uncooked glutinous white rice 6 cups cold water 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, divided 1 1/3 cups white sugar 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 3 tablespoons coconut preserves (such as Phil Supreme ) Calories: 463 calories Total Fat: 9.5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 17 mg Total Carbohydrate: 90.3 g Protein: 5.4 g Eat it!

210 110. Buchi "Sweetened mung beans are deliciously wrapped in glutinous rice flour and deep fried to make this yummy Pinoy snack." 3 1/2 ounces green mung beans 1 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups glutinous rice flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 quart cooking oil Calories: 243 calories Total Fat: 9.3 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 44 mg Total Carbohydrate: 38 g Protein: 2 g Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m Eat it!

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212 111. Buko Young Coconut Pie "You need a young coconut (buko) for this Filipino dessert where the coconut flesh has not yet hardened and is still very creamy." Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 50 m 1 fresh young coconut, drained with meat removed and chopped 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt Calories: 693 calories Total Fat: 40.7 g Cholesterol: 183 mg Sodium: 302 mg Total Carbohydrate: 66.9 g Protein: 20.1 g Eat it!

213 112. Cassava Cake "An easy-to-make Filipino dessert made of cassava. are available in most Asian or Filipino stores. My niece made this when I visited them in Columbus, Ohio. We bought the ingredients at an Asian store." Serving: 12 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 5 m Ready in: 2 h 15 m 3 pounds grated cassava root 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided 1 (12 ounce) jar macapuno (coconut sport) 1/2 cup white sugar Calories: 524 calories Total Fat: 17.2 g Cholesterol: 11 mg Sodium: 71 mg Total Carbohydrate: 89.5 g Protein: 5.4 g

214 113. Champorado "This is a hearty sweet rice (malagkit) with chocolate dish great for snacks." 1 cup glutinous sweet rice 2 cups light coconut milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup thick coconut milk Calories: 428 calories Total Fat: 25.2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 407 mg Total Carbohydrate: 53.4 g Protein: 4.9 g Serving: 6 Prep: 5 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 35 m Eat it!

215 114. ChocolateOrange Rice Pudding "An American tweak from an all-time favorite Filipino comfort food Champorado. This can be served either hot or cold. Sprinkle some orange zest for garnish or splash evaporated milk over it before serving." 5 1/2 cups milk 1 cup Arborio rice 2/3 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Calories: 356 calories Total Fat: 9.7 g Cholesterol: 13 mg Sodium: 72 mg Total Carbohydrate: 60.6 g Protein: 8.3 g Serving: 8 Prep: 10 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 50 m Eat it!

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217 115. Filipino Leche Flan "This delicious Filipino dessert is usually prepared for special occasions. Slow-baking is necessary so the mixture is smooth when done." 2 cups white sugar, divided 3/4 cup water 2 (11.3 ounce) cans evaporated milk 8 egg yolks zest of 1 lime Calories: 293 calories Total Fat: 8.9 g Cholesterol: 185 mg Sodium: 82 mg Total Carbohydrate: 47.7 g Protein: 7 g Serving: 10 Prep: 10 m Cook: 2 h 10 m Ready in: 2 h 20 m

218 116. HaloHalo Especial "This refreshing snack of sweet fruit, beans, and leche flan is topped off with creamy shaved ice and ice cream. Use my recipe for leche flan (see Footnote)." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Ready in: 15 m 1 (12 ounce) can jackfruit, drained and diced 1 (12 ounce) jar sweetened white kidney beans 1 (12 ounce) jar red (adzuki) beans, drained shaved ice 1/2 cup evaporated milk, or to taste 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, or to taste Calories: 462 calories Total Fat: 4.9 g Cholesterol: 16 mg Sodium: 241 mg Total Carbohydrate: 94.6 g Protein: 11.7 g

219 117. Healthier Crema de Fruta "This is a Filipino dessert that's very easy to make using broas or ladyfingers as the cake sponge. This recipe is healthier than regular crema de fruta because I reduced the amount of sugar and fat." Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 9 h 10 m 1 1/2 cups 2% evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups 2% milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 5 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups water 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup, syrup drained and reserved 3 (1 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste 2 (5.3 ounce) packages ladyfingers Calories: 336 calories Total Fat: 8.6 g Cholesterol: 183 mg Sodium: 124 mg Total Carbohydrate: 49.9 g Protein: 16 g

220 118. Karioka Sweet Rice Balls "A Filipino family-favorite! These go fast at family gatherings. Can be served on skewers to prevent sticky fingers!" 1 cup rice flour 1 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup coconut milk 2 cups vegetable oil for frying Coating: 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup brown sugar Calories: 414 calories Total Fat: 25.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 53 mg Total Carbohydrate: 45.4 g Protein: 3.5 g Serving: 5 Prep: 10 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 30 m Eat it!

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222 119. Latik Fried Coconut Milk Curd "Latik is usually made from the first squeezing of freshly grated mature coconut. It is used as a topping for many Filipino desserts. For a shortcut, use canned coconut milk." 2 cups freshly grated mature coconut 2 cups warm water Calories: 142 calories Total Fat: 13.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 12 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6.1 g Protein: 1.3 g Serving: 4 Prep: 10 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 30 m

223 120. Leche Flan "My mom would always make this Filipino leche flan for dessert for me and I always loved it." Serving: 8 Prep: 10 m Cook: 1 h 10 m Ready in: 1 h 50 m Caramel: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water Custard: 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (13 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 12 egg yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Calories: 387 calories Total Fat: 14 g Cholesterol: 336 mg Sodium: 119 mg Total Carbohydrate: 55.4 g Protein: 10.6 g

224 121. Macapuno Bars "My adaptation of an old Filipino recipe for boat tarts, but twice as easy and twice as good." Serving: 18 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m cooking spray 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 6 egg yolks 2 (12 ounce) jars macapuno strings 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Calories: 296 calories Total Fat: 15 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 78 mg Total Carbohydrate: 37 g Protein: 2.9 g Eat it!

225 122. Maja Blanca "Maja blanca is a Filipino favorite kakanin (dessert or snack.) This dish is sweet, delicate, soft, and creamy. Good for dessert." Latik: 2 cups thin coconut milk 3 tablespoons white sugar Maja Blanca: 2 cups thin coconut milk 3/4 cup cream-style corn 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons corn kernels Calories: 227 calories Total Fat: 16.2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 56 mg Total Carbohydrate: 21.8 g Protein: 1.9 g Serving: 12 Prep: 5 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 2 h 5 m Eat it!

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227 123. Maja Blanca Coconut Pudding "This is a popular dessert among Filipinos. It can be served with different presentations. Ordinarily, when served in the Philippines, it will contain small kernels of sweet corn inside and topped with flakes of roasted coconut meat. Often it will also have shredded Cheddar cheese on top." 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup coconut milk 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut Calories: 119 calories Total Fat: 5.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 10 mg Total Carbohydrate: 18.2 g Protein: 0.7 g Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 2 h 25 m Eat it!

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229 124. Maja Blanca Especiale Corn and Coconut Cream Pudding "A comfort food commonly shared in Filipino potlucks and afternoon parties. It can be a dessert or a snack and is best served with iced tea or fruit juice." 1 cup coconut cream 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 1 3/4 cups white sugar 4 cups unsweetened coconut cream 2 tablespoons light butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn 1 cup frozen corn Calories: 556 calories Total Fat: 32.3 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Sodium: 126 mg Total Carbohydrate: 69.1 g Protein: 4.2 g Serving: 12 Prep: 5 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 2 h 30 m

230 125. Mamon Sponge Cakes "These sweet and soft mini cakes are usually baked in small molds and served during snack time. Use muffin tins if you don't have the molds." 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 8 egg yolks 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup water 8 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup white sugar Calories: 243 calories Total Fat: 9.2 g Cholesterol: 102 mg Sodium: 269 mg Total Carbohydrate: 35.1 g Protein: 5.2 g Serving: 16 Prep: 45 m Cook: 40 m Ready in: 2 h 5 m

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232 126. Melon Ice Candy "A frozen treat filled with shredded cantaloupe and milk, this makes a great treat on a hot summer day! Typically stored in long, thin plastic bags, this is probably the closest Filipino equivalent to the American Otter Pop (but could also be placed in molds as well)." 4 pounds cantaloupe, shredded 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 2 quarts water 1 1/4 cups white sugar Calories: 105 calories Total Fat: 1.6 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 37 mg Total Carbohydrate: 21.8 g Protein: 2 g Serving: 20 Prep: 15 m Ready in: 6 h 25 m

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234 127. Mocha Chiffon Cake "This light and airy cake has the delicious taste of coffee and is great for dessert or an afternoon snack." 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup brewed coffee 1/2 cup cooking oil 8 egg yolks 8 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup white sugar Calories: 312 calories Total Fat: 12.3 g Cholesterol: 137 mg Sodium: 321 mg Total Carbohydrate: 44.4 g Protein: 6.7 g Serving: 12 Prep: 30 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 30 m Eat it!

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236 128. Palitaw Sweet Rice Cakes "This sticky, chewy dessert is very easy to make and can also be served as a snack." 1 cup glutinous rice flour (malagkit) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 4 ounces grated coconut 1 teaspoon salt Calories: 197 calories Total Fat: 4.3 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 265 mg Total Carbohydrate: 39 g Protein: 1.6 g Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 50 m

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238 129. Philippine Butter Cookies "These are also called Puto Seco. This is a tasty, butter cookie that is complimented with a cup of tea. The cornstarch in the recipe makes them light and crunchy." 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 3 2/3 cups cornstarch 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking powder Calories: 74 calories Total Fat: 3.3 g Cholesterol: 17 mg Sodium: 34 mg Total Carbohydrate: 10.5 g Protein: 0.4 g Serving: 60 Prep: 5 m Cook: 12 m Ready in: 17 m Eat it!

239 130. Plantain Egg Rolls Turon "This is a Filipino dessert that has been my favorite since I was a child. Crispy, sugary shells with soft and warm plantains inside. They are a breeze to make when you have everything set up in advance. They can be frozen in bulk and fried without any defrosting." 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 20 spring roll wrappers 5 plantains, peeled and quartered 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil Calories: 145 calories Total Fat: 1.9 g Cholesterol: < 1 mg Sodium: 49 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32.5 g Protein: 1.4 g Serving: 20 Prep: 20 m Cook: 4 m Ready in: 24 m

240 131. Puto "This is a fun and easy way to cook this wonderful Filipino cake." 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 6 eggs 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups water 2 1/4 cups Edam cheese, shredded Calories: 290 calories Total Fat: 7.5 g Cholesterol: 81 mg Sodium: 265 mg Total Carbohydrate: 46.1 g Protein: 9.9 g Serving: 18 Prep: 20 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 50 m Eat it!

241 132. Turon Caramelized Banana Triangles "This simplified banana filling is a favorite Filipino treat. It is also known as turon, using burro bananas cut lengthwise (instead of my sliced version), sprinkled with brown sugar, then rolled like an egg roll. I decided to fold this in a cute triangle shape inspired by my favorite Vietnamese sandwich shop. Drizzle with chocolate or caramel for a prettier presentation." Serving: 15 Prep: 30 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 45 m Filling: 1 tablespoon butter 1 banana, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 dash ground cinnamon Paste: 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Sprinkle: 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 lumpia wrappers, cut into thirds, or more as needed vegetable oil for frying Calories: 67 calories Total Fat: 3.8 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Sodium: 22 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.3 g Protein: 0.4 g

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243 133. Ube Milkshake "Make yourself a tasty purple milkshake with the addition of ube, aka purple yam. The cooked ube brings nice flavor to the shake!" 1/2 ube (purple yam), peeled 1/2 cup milk 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Calories: 275 calories Total Fat: 4.9 g Cholesterol: 19 mg Sodium: 92 mg Total Carbohydrate: 52.7 g Protein: 8.4 g Serving: 1 Prep: 5 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 30 m Eat it!

244 134. Ube Panna Cotta "Ube is purple yam, a popular sweet treat in the Philippines that's made into jam, cookies, and more. Here I've taken ube and made a delicate panna cotta that not only tastes divine, but is shockingly gorgeous thanks to its natural purple hue!" 1 ube (purple yam), peeled 1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin Calories: 220 calories Total Fat: 9.3 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 41 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32 g Protein: 4.7 g Serving: 6 Prep: 5 m Cook: 31 m Ready in: 3 h 41 m Eat it!

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246 Chapter 4: Amazing Filipino Recipes ***

247 135. Atsara Papaya Relish "This Filipino relish is made normally with very fresh green papayas. Sauerkraut can also be used." Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 1 d 1 h 30 m 4 cups grated fresh green papaya 1/4 cup salt 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced into long strips 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced 2 green chile peppers, sliced into thin rings 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt Calories: 112 calories Total Fat: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 241 mg Total Carbohydrate: 28.2 g Protein: 1 g

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249 136. Bitter Melon and Brinjal Eggplant Relish "This Filipino vegetable relish is a good side dish for any meal." Serving: 32 Prep: 30 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 1 h 50 m 1 bitter melon, seeded and cut into matchsticks 1 eggplant, cut into matchsticks 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 2 green chile peppers, seeded and sliced thin 1 small sweet onion, diced 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 2 (2 inch) pieces minced fresh ginger root 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt Calories: 34 calories Total Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 75 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.4 g Protein: 0.4 g

250 137. Buko Young Coconut Chiller 2 fresh young coconuts 1 cup water 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste ice cubes Calories: 1430 calories Total Fat: 133 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 87 mg Total Carbohydrate: 66.7 g Protein: 13.2 g "This is a refreshing drink any day of the year." Serving: 2 Prep: 15 m Ready in: 15 m

251 138. Chicken Binakol "This is a Filipino dish recipe that my mother taught me and I'd like to share with you. Enjoy." Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 45 m 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 small onions, quartered 3 lemon grass stalks, white parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 4 pieces 2 young coconuts, liquid only 1 chayote squash, diced 1 tablespoon fish sauce Calories: 820 calories Total Fat: 70.5 g Cholesterol: 121 mg Sodium: 493 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.5 g Protein: 31.4 g Eat it!

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253 139. Chinkys Bibingka "An all-time Philippine favorite. The creamy and sticky texture makes this recipe an irresistible one. Use any type of semi-soft or hard grated cheese, such as cheddar, that suits your taste." 4 cups grated fresh cassava 3 cups coconut milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups coconut milk 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 egg yolks, beaten Calories: 619 calories Total Fat: 33.2 g Cholesterol: 105 mg Sodium: 343 mg Total Carbohydrate: 75.9 g Protein: 9.6 g Serving: 12 Prep: 30 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 40 m

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255 140. Chinkys Mango Bread "Get tropical with this mango-packed loaf enhanced with cinnamon and raisins. A wonderful summertime snack." Serving: 20 Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 20 m 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups mangos, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup raisins Calories: 193 calories Total Fat: 8.9 g Cholesterol: 19 mg Sodium: 192 mg Total Carbohydrate: 27.2 g Protein: 2.1 g

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257 141. Chinkys Puto Bread "A Philippine favorite. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top, and enjoy hot or cold." 2 3/4 cups cake flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup water 2 eggs 1 cup margarine, softened Calories: 181 calories Total Fat: 8.6 g Cholesterol: 17 mg Sodium: 236 mg Total Carbohydrate: 24.1 g Protein: 2.3 g Serving: 24 Prep: 10 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 25 m Eat it!

258 142. Coconut Sauce "This sweetened coconut milk is used as topping for Inangit (sticky rice)." 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 cup brown sugar Calories: 161 calories Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 11 mg Total Carbohydrate: 22.7 g Protein: 0.8 g Serving: 10 Prep: 5 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 25 m

259 143. Dinengdeng "This flavorful vegetable dish comes from the Philippines and is cooked with bagoong (shrimp paste) and bangus (milkfish). Serve with rice." 2 (8 ounce) fillets milkfish (bangus) 1 tomato, quartered 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong) 1 cup water salt and pepper to taste 1/2 pound long beans, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 pound zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 pound fresh okra Calories: 288 calories Total Fat: 5.8 g Cholesterol: 43 mg Sodium: 101 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32.7 g Protein: 27.5 g Serving: 6 Prep: 30 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 50 m

260 144. Empanada Dough "This basic dough can be filled with Empanada Pork Filling, then fried or baked." 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing Calories: 62 calories Total Fat: 1.3 g Cholesterol: 11 mg Sodium: 56 mg Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g Protein: 1.3 g Serving: 24 Prep: 20 m Ready in: 20 m Eat it!

261 145. Filipino Avocado Milkshake "Stupendous, rich, creamy and refreshing is what a traditional Filipino avocado milkshake is all about." 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed 5 cubes ice 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/3 cups milk 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Calories: 336 calories Total Fat: 19.1 g Cholesterol: 18 mg Sodium: 84 mg Total Carbohydrate: 37.6 g Protein: 7.8 g Serving: 2 Prep: 5 m Ready in: 5 m Eat it!

262 146. Filipino Baked Milkfish Baked Bangus "This Filipino fish dish is very easy to prepare. The only time-consuming and challenging part is cleaning the fish." Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 1 h Ready in: 1 h 15 m 2 pounds whole milkfish (bangus), or more to taste 1 tomato, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 (2 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste, divided salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 calamansi, juiced 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, chopped Calories: 394 calories Total Fat: 15.5 g Cholesterol: 119 mg Sodium: 2010 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g Protein: 49.8 g

263 147. Filipino Chicken Binakol "This native dish is from the Philippines where coconuts are abundant. The combination of coconut juice and ginger gives it its flavorful and unique taste that me and my family love. [Originally submitted to Allrecipes.asia]" 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces 1 cup water 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon crushed fresh ginger root 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 fresh young coconuts, juice and meat 1 cup sliced bok choy 1 tablespoon fish sauce salt to taste Calories: 881 calories Total Fat: 72.5 g Cholesterol: 59 mg Sodium: 418 mg Total Carbohydrate: 37.2 g Protein: 30.2 g Serving: 4 Prep: 15 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 45 m

264 148. Filipino Fish Lumpia Bangus Lumpia "These lumpias are a delicious Filipino fish dish with bangus (milkfish) served as an appetizer. Serve hot with (store bought) sweet chile sauce." 1 milkfish (bangus) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins 1 stalk celery, diced salt and ground black pepper to taste 25 lumpia wrappers oil for frying Calories: 91 calories Total Fat: 5.4 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 105 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g Protein: 3.2 g Serving: 25 Prep: 20 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h

265 149. Filipino Rice Arroz Valenciana "This is a special Filipino rice dish with chicken cooked in a coconut milk that is usually prepared when there is a special occasion." Serving: 10 Prep: 15 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons paprika 2 1/4 pounds chicken legs, thighs, and wings 1 1/2 cups sweet peas 1 (7 ounce) can olives 2 links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cup water 2 cups glutinous sweet rice (malagkit) 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise Calories: 580 calories Total Fat: 39.5 g Cholesterol: 89 mg Sodium: 438 mg Total Carbohydrate: 38.8 g Protein: 17.8 g

266 150. Fresh Lumpia "This is a delightful Filipino favorite. Caramelized onion adds sweetness, and peanuts add crunch to the lumpia filling. Serve with my recipe for fresh lumpia sauce (see Footnote)." Serving: 30 Prep: 35 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 1 h 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 (6 ounce) lean pork tenderloins, sliced into small pieces 4 cups uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 small jicama (singkamas or yambean), peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts 2/3 cup chickpeas, drained 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large carrot, minced 1 cup crushed salted peanuts 1 cup crushed salted peanuts, or to taste 1 head green leafy lettuce, or to taste 1 (16 ounce) package lumpia wrappers Calories: 156 calories Total Fat: 6.7 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 218 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.1 g Protein: 10.5 g

267 151. Fresh Lumpia with Ubod "This Filipino lumpia recipe calls for ubod, the tender hearts of coconut palm, and is eaten fresh instead of fried. Serve with my recipe for fresh lumpia sauce (see Footnote)." Serving: 30 Prep: 50 m Cook: 25 m Ready in: 1 h 25 m 2 cups shrimp - deveined, cut into strips, heads reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/3 cup diced ham 1 chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), cut into strips 1 (18.4 ounce) lean pork tenderloin, diced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 head cabbage, shredded 1 potato, cut into strips 2/3 cup chickpeas, drained 2 stalks celery, cut crosswise into slices 1 carrot, cut into strips 1 ubod (heart of palm), cut into strips 25 leaves lettuce 25 lumpia wrappers Calories: 92 calories Total Fat: 2.9 g Cholesterol: 27 mg Sodium: 168 mg Total Carbohydrate: 8.7 g Protein: 7.6 g

268 152. Fruit Salad Abalos Style "This Filipino version of fruit salad, modified from Auntie Josie's recipe, infuses a condensed milk cream coating with a mixture of canned and exotic fruits." Serving: 10 Prep: 10 m Ready in: 1 h 10 m 1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained 1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained 1 (12 ounce) jar macapuno (coconut preserves), drained 1 (20 ounce) can palm seeds, drained 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced 1 Asian pear, cored and cubed 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Calories: 482 calories Total Fat: 25.9 g Cholesterol: 23 mg Sodium: 204 mg Total Carbohydrate: 61.8 g Protein: 9.8 g

269 153. Garlic Rice "This is a simple Philippine fried rice bursting with the flavor and aroma of garlic." 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons ground pork 4 cups cooked white rice 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt ground black pepper to taste Calories: 293 calories Total Fat: 9 g Cholesterol: 6 mg Sodium: 686 mg Total Carbohydrate: 45.9 g Protein: 5.9 g Serving: 4 Prep: 5 m Cook: 5 m Ready in: 10 m Eat it!

270 154. Ginataan "A traditional Filipino coconut milk-based dessert with my own personal modifications to make it quick, easy, and palatable to even the most wary and picky eaters. Serve warm in bowls." 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1 (20 ounce) can plantain bananas, drained 3/4 cup tapioca pearls 1 (15 ounce) can cut yams, drained 1/2 cup canned jackfruit, drained Calories: 456 calories Total Fat: 21.2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 41 mg Total Carbohydrate: 69.9 g Protein: 3.1 g Serving: 8 Prep: 5 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 35 m

271 155. Lipardos Puto Seco "I used to enjoy my own recipes but it's more satisfying if I'll share it to others. This cookie recipe is one of my favorite Filipino foods which is tasty, nutritious, and affordable. It's so delicious and quick melting to the mouth up to the last bite..." 1 egg 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup powdered milk 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 dash salt Calories: 166 calories Total Fat: 5.8 g Cholesterol: 31 mg Sodium: 101 mg Total Carbohydrate: 25.4 g Protein: 3.1 g Serving: 12 Prep: 10 m Cook: 10 m Ready in: 50 m

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273 156. Lumpia Filipino Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls "The traditional Filipino egg roll is small in size, but big on taste. More shrimp can be added to your taste, or omitted altogether. They can also be frozen for later consumption. Serve with store-bought sweet and sour sauce or spring roll sauce (available in Asian grocery stores)." Serving: 75 Prep: 1 h Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 1 pound ground pork 1 cup finely chopped raw shrimp 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional) 1 (16 ounce) package spring roll wrappers 1 egg white, beaten 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Calories: 43 calories Total Fat: 2.1 g Cholesterol: 7 mg Sodium: 115 mg Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g Protein: 2.1 g

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275 157. Lumpia "A lumpia is a Filipino egg roll. Lumpia are stuffed with all kinds of delicious vegetables and spices." Serving: 10 Prep: 40 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 55 m 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup water 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup green beans, French cut 1/2 cup diced celery 1 (10 ounce) can bamboo shoots, julienned 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and julienned 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and julienned 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Calories: 262 calories Total Fat: 12.4 g Cholesterol: 4 mg Sodium: 391 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32.4 g Protein: 5.7 g

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277 158. Lumpia Mollica 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped salt to taste 2 pounds ground pork 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 2 (16 ounce) packages lumpia wrappers 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Calories: 214 calories Total Fat: 9.2 g Cholesterol: 29 mg Sodium: 229 mg Total Carbohydrate: 22.3 g Protein: 9.6 g "Filipino version of the egg rolls." Serving: 25 Prep: 30 m Cook: 45 m Ready in: 1 h 45 m

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279 159. Lumpia Shanghai version "A recipe I know all Filipinos are proud of! Lumpia (shanghai type) is a type of egg roll, except it's mainly filled with meat. You could use pork or beef or both! It's a yummy recipe and great to serve as finger food. I like to use both beef and pork but you can substitute one for the other. VERY EASY!" 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons salt 1 (16 ounce) package spring roll wrappers 1 1/2 quarts oil for frying Calories: 261 calories Total Fat: 17.8 g Cholesterol: 38 mg Sodium: 1037 mg Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g Protein: 10.2 g Serving: 20 Prep: 1 h Cook: 20 m Ready in: 1 h 20 m

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281 160. Maja Blanca Maiz Corn Pudding "A simple and delicious dessert of corn pudding made with canned cream of corn and rice flour. Serve with Latik (Fried Coconut Milk Curd) for a true Filipino experience." 1 2/3 cups coconut milk 1 (14.5 ounce) can cream-style corn 1 cup rice flour 1 cup white sugar Calories: 239 calories Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 121 mg Total Carbohydrate: 41.1 g Protein: 2.4 g Serving: 10 Prep: 5 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 35 m

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283 161. Meat and Potatoes Lumpia "I was introduced to Lumpia (Filipino egg rolls) by a woman I used to work with. This is my version of them, which I think is a more Americanized version. It's great as a meal on the go for a busy family! Eat plain, with ketchup, or mix half ketchup and half mayo." Serving: 8 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed 1 cup canola oil 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers Calories: 411 calories Total Fat: 10.7 g Cholesterol: 42 mg Sodium: 374 mg Total Carbohydrate: 59.1 g Protein: 19 g

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285 162. Melon Chiller "This cantaloupe drink is easy to make and very refreshing, especially on a hot, sunny day. It's a real crowdpleaser too!" 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded 1 gallon water 2 cups white sugar ice cubes, as needed Calories: 174 calories Total Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 23 mg Total Carbohydrate: 44.5 g Protein: 0.5 g Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Ready in: 20 m

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287 163. Melon Heaven "My mom is Filipino and this is a drink that she makes often during the summer. It is very delicious and a great way to cool off in the summertime." 1 large ripe cantaloupe 2 quarts cold water 1 large honeydew melon Serving: 6 Prep: 20 m Ready in: 1 d Calories: 123 calories Total Fat: 0.6 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 70 mg Total Carbohydrate: 30.5 g Protein: 2.3 g

288 164. Pan de Sal Filipino Bread Rolls "The dough for this rolls are made using a bread maker. No more kneading! These rolls taste fantastic, best I've ever had. Bread improver is easy to find in some countries, but if it is not available, you may leave it out." 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 1/4 cups bread flour 3/4 teaspoon bread improver 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine 2 eggs 1 cup canned evaporated milk 1 cup canned evaporated milk 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Calories: 72 calories Total Fat: 3.6 g Cholesterol: 26 mg Sodium: 95 mg Total Carbohydrate: 7.2 g Protein: 2.9 g Serving: 20 Prep: 3 h Cook: 8 m Ready in: 3 h 8 m

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290 165. Pan De Sal I "Crispy and delicious dinner rolls from the Philippines." Serving: 20 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 6 cups all-purpose flour Calories: 175 calories Total Fat: 3.1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 176 mg Total Carbohydrate: 32.1 g Protein: 4 g Eat it!

291 166. Pan De Sal II 2 cups milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs for topping Calories: 296 calories Total Fat: 7.3 g Cholesterol: 19 mg Sodium: 355 mg Total Carbohydrate: 50.5 g Protein: 6.6 g "Delicious Filipino dinner rolls." Serving: 15 Prep: 2 h Cook: 20 m Ready in: 2 h 20 m

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293 167. Pandesal "Pandesal is a Filipino bread, the most popular bread in the Philippines. It's often consumed for breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate. People prefer warm pandesal because it is often soft and more enjoyable to eat." 1 1/2 cups warm milk 3/4 cup white sugar, divided 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 4 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup bread crumbs Calories: 106 calories Total Fat: 4.2 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Sodium: 350 mg Total Carbohydrate: 15.5 g Protein: 1.8 g Serving: 16 Prep: 30 m Cook: 15 m Ready in: 2 h 15 m Eat it!

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295 168. Purple Yam Jam "This is a Filipino recipe. It's called halayang ube in the Philippines. It's a sweet treat made from purple yam which is commonly found in the country. You can eat this with bread or by itself." Serving: 8 Prep: 5 m Cook: 1 h 20 m Ready in: 1 h 55 m 1 pound purple yam root, unpeeled 1/4 cup butter 1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk Calories: 262 calories Total Fat: 10.7 g Cholesterol: 34 mg Sodium: 115 mg Total Carbohydrate: 37.3 g Protein: 5.3 g Eat it!

296 169. Rumaki "This is a tasty Filipino appetizer made with chicken livers, water chestnuts, and pineapple wrapped in bacon." 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed 10 water chestnuts 3 ounces pineapple chunks, drained 5 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise Calories: 95 calories Total Fat: 3.8 g Cholesterol: 169 mg Sodium: 490 mg Total Carbohydrate: 5.5 g Protein: 9.3 g Serving: 10 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m

297 170. Singkamas Jicama Salad "This is a delicious Filipino salad, terrific for picnics or any outdoor fun. Singkamas are also called bangkwang or jicama." Serving: 10 Prep: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 30 m 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into long thin strips 1 green bell pepper, cut into long thin strips 1 small red onion, sliced into thin lengthwise slivers 2 green chile peppers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into strips 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 cup water 2/3 cup vinegar 2/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt Calories: 113 calories Total Fat: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 244 mg Total Carbohydrate: 27.5 g Protein: 1.4 g

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299 171. Siopao Chicken and Pork Filling "This siopao filling can be made in advance to shorten the preparation of siopao, Filipino steamed buns. Wrap the filling in my recipe for the dough (see Footnote)." Serving: 16 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/4 pounds pork loin, diced 2 1/4 pounds chicken thighs, deboned and diced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar salt and ground black pepper to taste Calories: 183 calories Total Fat: 8.9 g Cholesterol: 74 mg Sodium: 292 mg Total Carbohydrate: 1.9 g Protein: 22.3 g

300 172. Siopao Filipino Steamed Buns "This is my recipe for the the dough for the popular Filipino steamed bun with chicken and pork filling (link to recipe in footnotes). Serve hot with noodle soup." 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed Calories: 153 calories Total Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 74 mg Total Carbohydrate: 26.3 g Protein: 2.9 g Serving: 16 Prep: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 45 m

301 173. Tokneneng Filipino Street Food "A popular street food in the Philippines, tokneneng are hard boiled chicken eggs that are dipped in orange colored flour batter, deep fried, and served with a sweet and sour sauce." 12 eggs oil for deep frying 4 tablespoons cornstarch, plus more as needed bamboo skewer Sauce: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce Batter: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup water salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste red and yellow food coloring Calories: 790 calories Total Fat: 57.5 g Cholesterol: 491 mg Sodium: 546 mg Total Carbohydrate: 49.7 g Protein: 20.3 g Serving: 4 Prep: 20 m Cook: 20 m Ready in: 40 m

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303 174. Tracis Adobo Seasoning "This seasoning is used often in Mexican and Filipino dishes; I've recently started mixing my own seasonings." 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder Calories: 4 calories Total Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 666 mg Total Carbohydrate: 0.7 g Protein: 0.2 g Serving: 21 Prep: 5 m Ready in: 5 m Eat it!

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305 175. UbeMacapuno Cake "This is a great Filipino purple yam cake." Serving: 12 Prep: 30 m Cook: 30 m Ready in: 1 h 2 1/2 cups cake flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup ube (purple yam), cooked and finely grated 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup corn syrup 7 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 7 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup white sugar 6 drops red food color 6 drops blue food coloring 1 (12 ounce) jar macapuno (coconut preserves) 1 cup evaporated milk, chilled 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 drop violet food coloring Calories: 714 calories Total Fat: 43.7 g Cholesterol: 167 mg Sodium: 469 mg Total Carbohydrate: 74.9 g Protein: 12 g

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