Lutong Filipino

Category: Pasta Recipes

  • Pancit Palabok

    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 a dish of Chinese origin with a distinct Filipino flavor. The ever present bihon, or rice noodles, covered with a thick shrimp sauce with garlic, onion, pork, annato (an orange peppery spice frequently found in southeast Asian cuisine), and fish sauce. It is left to thicken and then tossed with the noodles.

    In this dish, it’s all about the toppings. Common ones include cooked shrimp, tinapa (smoked fish) flakes, chicharon (pork rinds), hard boiled eggs, fried minced garlic, tofu, scallions (green onions), and lemon juice. Some chefs prefer calamansi juice, often called the Philippine lime or calamondin. Many of these items can be found in a local Asian market. These flavors are all traditionally Filipino – the brightness of the lemon pairs well with the saltiness of the chicharon and tinapa. The richness of the shrimp sauce cut by the green onion. There’s also a mix of textures – you get a lovely crunch from the tinapa and chicharon while the egg is soft and creamy. Southeast cuisine is all about using fresh ingredients and combining them in a way that highlights each flavor while creating cohesive contrasts. The end result? A delicious Pancit Palabok – a satisfying, quintessentially Filipino dish.

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  • Chicken Macaroni Soup (Sopas)

    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 the meat maximizes the flavor. Sopas is a Filipino family favorite during the rainy season. Many families have their own twists that they pass down from generation to generation. You’re not just tasting Filipino cuisine, you are tasting how each family added their own personality to the dish. The nutrients in the dish help fight off colds and it’s very filling.

    Mirepoix is a flavoring made of chopped celery, onions, and carrots. As a base, it can be used with a broth with butter or olive oil. However, you can add spices, potatoes, rice, and beans to the soup. Elbow macaroni with a hard boiled egg on the side gives the dish color. If you don’t want chicken sopas, you can replace it with chicken liver, cut up hot dogs, pork, and even luncheon meats.

    There are no limits to how this dish can be prepared for your family. Preparation is pretty simple and easy. The best thing about Filipino cuisine is how the meals are simple and low budget, yet you are getting the best meal in a short amount of cooking time. Feel free to bring it to work in a canister and reheat it, or you can even create this dish while camping.

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  • Pancit Canton

    Pancit Canton

    Do you have an inclination to eat noodle dishes and loving every moment of it? Well, Pancit Canton is a Filipino version of a noodle dish. It is one of the traditional cuisines served not only when there are occasions to celebrate but also during ordinary family gathering.

    From a historical viewpoint, Pancit Canton was introduced by the Chinese and has since then become part of traditional Filipino dishes. There are several types of noodles available in the market today. In fact, it is very common among fine restaurants and even in local restaurants.

    Did you know that Pancit Canton is never absent in birthday occasions? It is because basing on tradition – Pancit Canton can give long life. Apart from this interesting symbolism, it is one of the first delicacies you must taste whether you are just visiting the country or want to cook Filipino dishes on your own.

    The dish make use of several ingredients including pork or chicken meat, shrimp, sausage and vegetables like cabbage. The finished dish is colorful and festive – plus it can give carbohydrate loading.

    You can cook Pancit Canton at your very own home and serve it during ordinary meal time or on afternoon picnic or snacks. When it comes to this dish, the sky is the limit to the ingredients you can add. Some people even sprinkle powdered pepper to add some spicy flavor. You can use your imagination on what you would like to add – especially ones that will effectively enhance the dish.

    So, the next time you want to cook something delicious and can give you a carbohydrate load, try Pancit Canton – you won’t regret that you did.

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  • Chicken Macaroni Salad

    Chicken Macaroni Salad

    The Chicken Macaroni Salad – Filipino style – is just one of the many recipes or dishes that we have adapted from the west, which we have made our own by adding some twist to the classic recipe. Such twist in this case is the addition of flavor and flair such as shredded chicken, cubed cheese and/or ham, raisins and even pineapple cuts.

    If you want to make a very special dessert but don’t know what to prepare, the chicken macaroni salad – Filipino version – will surely make you crave for some more.

    On its own, the dish is probably not as unique but with Filipino flair – this is the tastiest and the most delicious dessert you could ever want. It is also healthy and packed with nutrients – enough to last you for the day. The caloric intake doesn’t make you go beyond the usual unless you’re eating a whole plate alone.

    That fact aside, the chicken macaroni salad is something more than just your ordinary macaroni salad, which is often served as side dish. This version can be served entirely as a separate dish for dessert especially during parties and gatherings of family and friends. It’s creamy, a bit sweet and a bit sour combination is something to look forward to.

    The taste is owed to the fact that it has three main ingredients namely – shredded chicken, macaroni and mayonnaise with a little spice and flair in some versions. However, the taste could vary from region to region and could vary further individually. This is something that will keep you up on your toes as you anticipate how delicious this dessert really is.

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