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Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe: The Best Version You’ll Ever Try

Chicken Adobo recipe - masarap

If there’s one dish that feels like a warm hug from the Philippines, it’s chicken adobo. Imagine tender chicken simmered in a salty-sweet sauce with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and a sprinkle of black pepper. It’s the kind of meal that’s so good, you’ll want to lick the plate—and honestly, no one would blame you. …

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Lumpia: The Filipino Spring Roll Loved Around the World

Filipino lumpia in the middle

What Is Lumpia? (Origins & History) Let’s start with the basics: lumpia is the Filipino spring roll you’ve probably seen at potlucks, food festivals, or even on your favorite cooking show. Imagine a crispy, golden wrapper hugging a savory filling of meat, veggies, or even sweet bananas. But where did it come from? The story …

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Adobo: The Ultimate Guide to the Philippines’ National Dish

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If you’ve ever been to a Filipino gathering, chances are you’ve seen a pot of adobo simmering on the stove. This dish is like the Philippines’ answer to America’s BBQ, Britain’s Sunday roast, or Australia’s meat pies—it’s a universal comfort food that feels like home. But adobo isn’t just a recipe; it’s a story of …

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Filipino Food: A Guide to the Best Dishes & Recipes

A plate full of Filipino food on a table

Filipino cooking is a delicious mash-up of flavors shaped by centuries of history. Think Malay roots, Chinese stir-fries, Spanish stews, and even American comfort food twists. But here’s the thing: while it’s been a staple in cities like L.A. or Toronto for years, Filipino food is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. And trust us—your …

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What’s your take on TasteAtlas ranking of Filipino Food?

Filipino Food Ranking

OK. Let’s open up a discussion here. Caught this news bite making its round on social networks and online media outlets. I guess Filipino Food is a good click bait, huh. What dyah think? Coming out as no. 1 is the deliciously addictive “lumping shanghai“. This is a top fave for me as well and …

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10 Must-Try Filipino Chicken Dishes

Chicken is a very common food ingredient in various cuisines. Have a look at ten of the most beloved Filipino chicken dishes below and maybe try them yourself (if you haven’t yet) and let us know how you like them in the comment below. 1. Tinolang Manok (Papaya and Ginger Chicken Soup) Tinola is a …

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Filipino Pork Dish Ideas For Your Next Meal

crispy pata and dinuguan

Got pork? Want to see what Filipino food you can cook with it ‘eh? For pork and meat lovers around the world, we’ve compiled below a list of popular Filipino pork dishes. Try them out. List of Filipino Pork Dishes 1) Lechon de Leche (Roasted Suckling Pig) Roasted to perfection over smoldering coals, when one …

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Filipino Food Ideas For Your Next Picnic

filipino picnic food ideas

Summer is just around the corner and it’s picnic time again! Picnics are always great so we can come out and enjoy the great outdoors. It is also a great time to relax with friends and family. A word of caution. Given the pandemic situation we are in right now, let’s do our role to …

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Top 5 Filipino Breakfast Meals

A great breakfast will give you a great start for the day! It’s fuel for the body and mind and will get you up and running to face any challenges. Here at PinoyBites, we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 all-time favorite Filipino breakfast meals. Enjoy and let us know what you think. 🙂 …

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Boodle Fight – our little Christmas tradition

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Boodle fight has been gaining popularity the past few years. It’s actually a military style of eating wherein food is piled up on top of banana leaves. No utensils are used, just your clean hands and the eating “ battle “ begins when the signal is given. My family loves it! We always have a …

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