Modern Filipino

Mussel soup with ginger scallion broth

Debearded mussels are dropped in ginger scallion broth and boiled just until the shells open. The heat is turned off, the pot covered and the mussels are left to cook in the residual heat.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 6 people

Pork menudo

A stew of pork, liver, potatoes, raisins, carrots, bell peppers and peas, Filipino menudo is cooked in tomato sauce with lots of onion, garlic, oregano and bay leaves.

Cook time: 1 20

Servings: 6 people

Crispy pork belly in coconut cream sauce

A spin on the Filipino dish Bicol Express, the meat is not simmered in spicy coconut cream sauce in this recipe. Sauce is ladled in serving bowls, cubes of crispy pork belly are dropped in, more sauce is drizzled over the pork and chili slices are sprinkled in to garnish.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 3 people

Arroz a la Cubana

A dish with four components: rice, fried egg, fried saba bananas and beef picadillo. It’s comfort food for my generation.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 people

Pulled pork adobo wraps

A new way to enjoy Filipino pork adobo! Cook pulled pork in adobo sauce and seasonings, and use as tortilla filling. Add pickled vegetables for balance and contrast.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 3 people