A Filipino adaptation of Chinese red-braised pork belly (hong shao rou).
Cook time: 2 hours
Servings: 6 people
Humba
Modern Filipino
Sopas (Filipino creamy chicken macaroni soup)
Browned bacon, ham, carrot, celery, cabbage, macaroni and chopped cooked chicken simmer together in a broth enriched with milk.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Ham and macaroni salad
Boiled macaroni, cubes of salty ham and cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, pickle relish, sliced celery and chopped carrot are tossed with mayo to make this lovely pasta and meat salad.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
20-minute soy calamansi chicken
Inspired by the Filipino beef dish called bistek, skin-on chicken thigh fillets are lightly browned and braised in soy sauce with plenty of garlic. The cooking is concluded with the addition of onion rings and freshly-squeezed calamansi juice.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Pork and mung bean stew with coconut cream
Dried mung beans are inexpensive but highly nutritious. Parboil and puree to create a creamy base for the stew. Drizzle in coconut cream before serving to add a delighful sweetness to the dish.
Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people