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Top 20 Filipino Recipe Ideas

From rainy-day soups to fiesta classics — explore our favorite dishes below.

Welcome to Taste of PH — a growing collection of Filipino recipes, memories, and kitchen stories. Each dish is written from a small, everyday kitchen: the sound of a simmering pot, the comfort of shared rice, and the quiet rhythm of home cooking.

Whether you’re relearning a favorite or finding it for the first time, may you discover a little warmth and nostalgia in every recipe.

Chicken Adobo: The Ultimate Filipino Comfort Dish

Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo — tender, savory, and comforting. A timeless dish that captures the soul of every Filipino home.

Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 45 mins

Sinigang na Baboy: Tangy Tamarind Soup for Rainy Days

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Sinigang na Baboy — tangy tamarind pork soup, the Filipino rainy day favorite.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 1 hour

Tinola: The Healing Chicken Soup with Ginger & Malunggay

Filipino Tinola Chicken Soup — ginger, papaya, and malunggay leaves come together in this nourishing comfort dish.

Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 45 mins

Kare-Kare: Creamy Peanut Stew with Oxtail and Vegetables

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of Filipino Kare-Kare — a peanut oxtail stew served with bagoong.

Prep: 20 mins • Cook: 2 hours

Bicol Express: Spicy Coconut Pork Done Right

Discover how to make authentic Bicol Express — a creamy, spicy coconut pork dish beloved across the Philippines.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 45 mins

Turon: Sweet Banana Spring Rolls with Caramel Crisp

Golden, crispy banana lumpia filled with saba and jackfruit — a merienda classic.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 20 mins

Banana Cue: The 5-Minute Filipino Snack Staple

Caramelized saba bananas on a stick — quick, nostalgic, and irresistible.

Prep: 5 mins • Cook: 10 mins

Kwek-Kwek: Crispy Orange Quail Eggs with Vinegar Dip

Crunchy battered quail eggs with that signature orange hue and a punchy dipping sauce.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 10 mins

Fish Balls & the Famous Manong’s Sauce

Bouncy fish balls with the sweet, spicy, garlicky sauce you crave from the street cart.

Prep: 20 mins • Cook: 15 mins

Pancit Canton: Stir-Fried Noodles for Every Occasion

Savory stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables and meat — a birthday and potluck favorite.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 20 mins

Leche Flan: Creamy Caramel Custard the Filipino Way

Silky, rich caramel custard steamed or baked — the star of every fiesta table.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 50 mins

Halo-Halo: The Ultimate Summer Treat in a Glass

Layered shaved ice dessert with fruits, jellies, beans, and leche flan — cool, colorful, and nostalgic.

Prep: 20 mins • Cook: 0 mins

Bibingka: Filipino Rice Cake for the Holidays

Soft, aromatic rice cake baked with banana leaves — a Simbang Gabi classic.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 25 mins

Cassava Cake: The Chewy Coconut Classic

Moist, chewy grated cassava baked with coconut milk, topped with a golden custard.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 60 mins

Ube Halaya: Purple Yam Perfection

Creamy, vibrant ube jam — perfect on its own or as a base for cakes and halo-halo.

Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 40 mins

Caldereta: Filipino Beef Stew with a Spanish Soul

Tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with olives and peppers — a fiesta favorite.

Prep: 20 mins • Cook: 1 hour 30 mins

Embutido: The Filipino Meatloaf Upgrade

Make-ahead sweet-savory pork roll with pickles, carrots, and eggs — perfect for parties.

Prep: 25 mins • Cook: 1 hour

Lumpiang Shanghai: Crispy Party Rolls for Every Gathering

Golden, crunchy spring rolls packed with seasoned meat — the first platter to disappear.

Prep: 25 mins • Cook: 20 mins

Puto Bumbong: Purple Christmas Rice Cake

Sticky purple rice steamed in bamboo tubes, brushed with butter and sprinkled with coconut and sugar.

Prep: 20 mins (+soak overnight) • Cook: 15 mins

Chicken Inasal: Grilled Perfection from Bacolod

Juicy chicken marinated in calamansi, garlic, ginger, and annatto oil — smoky and vibrant.

Prep: 15 mins (+marinate) • Cook: 30 mins