Author: LutongFilipino
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Beef Kaldereta
Kaldereta or caldereta, is a Filipino delicacy of Spanish adaptation that derives its name from the Spanish word caldera, which translates to cauldron in English. The adoption of calderata in to the Filipino cuisine was as a result of the 300 year old Spanish rule of the Philippines. This dish is especially popular on the…
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Egg Pie
Egg pie is a sweet indulgence from the roots of Philippines and is a classic favorite in the Filipino local markets. A crunchy buttery crust compliments the soft and smooth texture giving the taste buds full satisfaction. The pie has rich custard filling which when baked gives a nice brown color on the top making…
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Pan de Coco
Pan de Coco or simply coconut bread is a slightly sweet, coconut enriched buns complimenting various meals. Originally from Spain, the rich buns are now the oldest running breads in the Filipino bakery platter. The coconut buns are found all over the bakeries in Philippines and have become an absolute favorite. These soft buns are…
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Yema Cake
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Spanish Bread
In the Philippines, the type of bread known as Spanish bread, which is a moist and soft bread filled with margarine and sugar, is one such dish as it has nothing to do with the Spanish cuisine. The bread is a Filipino breakfast staple food whose making is similar to that of cinnamon and is…
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Pancit Palabok
Who doesn’t love a good noodle dish? Pancit, or noodles, can be found fresh in open air markets and various supermarkets. Local restaurants each have their own spin on various Filipino noodle dishes. Eateries with special emphasis on noodles are often called panciterias. Each panciteria will offer their own version of Pancit Palabok. This is…
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Pork Sisig
Sisig translates to “snack on something sour” in Kapampangan. The dish originates from locals who bought pig heads from agents of the Clark Air Base. Pig heads weren’t used to prepare food for the Air Force personnel stationed there. The late Lucinda Cunanan is famously referred to as Aling Lucing-the Sisig Queen for pioneering the…
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Pandesal
Every cuisine has its culture’s take on the classic bread roll. Mexican cuisine has bolillos, Puerto Rico has pan de agua, China has bao zi. In Filipino cuisine, it’s a soft and pillowy roll from Spanish-Era Philippines. Pandesal (from the Spanish pan de sal, “salt bread”) is a yeast-based bread commonly used in Filipino cuisine.…
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Chicken Macaroni Soup (Sopas)
Sopas is a term for “soup”. The yummy dish is a richer alternative to the American chicken noodle soup. The difference is how sopas uses milk to enrichen the flavor of the broth. Additionally, the bone of the chicken is left intact to give the sopas a bolder flavor. In culinary tradition, the bone of…
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Ginisang Munggo
Ginisang Munggo is one of Filipino favorites and it has been among the most common dish you can find in local restaurants or turo-turo. The plant munggo or mung bean (sometimes known as green bean) is native to Pakistan and India, which means it is original to Asia. When the plant reached the Philippines, it…