Homemade chili mayo dipping sauce
This is so delicious with fries and/or any kind of fried chicken.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Yes, it’s worth it! Check out my short video to see how to make a small jar in about 10 minutes.
Palabok – Sauce from scratch!
Palabok is a garlic-shrimp noodle dish from the Philippines. Novices may find the orange sauce a bit daunting, but the taste is amazing! I am not a HUGE fan of packet sauces, and I’ve always wanted to make palabok sauce from scratch. After a few attempts, here is an easy, quick (for Filipino food), and …
Sans Rival – Filipino Cashew Meringue Layer Cake
Is it French or Filipino? Well, the name is French (sans rival = no rival), but this is one of the most amazing of Filipino desserts. It’s sweet, luscious, and absolutely delicious. My parents baked this for their wedding, and I bake it every Christmas. I make a double portion (which you’ll see in my …
Crock Pot Sinigang – A Fusion Filipino Soup in a Slow Cooker
Last week, my entire household came down with the flu. We were tired, achy, and in need of some good old comfort food. And for us, that is sinigang, a Filipino soup that is sour and salty and filled with tender pork and hearty vegetables. I love using my crockpot to make this soup because …
General Tao Chicken
So, you may remember that back in 2013, my website was hacked and I lost…everything on the site. (Yes, I should have backed up my content. I know.) This was a project I started while we were living abroad in England, and it seemed too disheartening to start from scratch, so I just didn’t. I …
Filipino Pulled Pork Buns (A North American Twist on Pork Asado Siopao) Recipe
Okay, I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for a couple of months. It’s taken me that long to work up the energy to type up this recipe. It’s not difficult to make, but it does take some time. But believe me, it’s worth it! First of all, you need to make your filling. I …
Steamed Buns for Siopao Recipe
I’m a sucker for fresh bread – and steamed bread is no exception! This is a simple recipe for basic steamed white buns, which can be filled with savoury or sweet fillings or used as buns, as I do for our version of siopao.
Siopao Sauce Recipe
This is a delicious sauce that goes perfectly with Filipino pulled pork. You can dip the steamed buns in it or douse your pulled pork with it.
Slow Cooker Filipino Pulled Pork (Pork Asado for Siopao) Recipe
Have I mentioned how much I love my new slow cooker? Well, it’s amazing. I’ve made soup, stocks, stews and more; it has made my life as a working mum easier, and to be honest, healthier too. This is a particularly healthy recipe, but it is delicious. Filipino pulled pork, a version of asado, is …