Tinapa Fried Rice is a simple, delicious Filipino dish combining the classic fried rice with smoked fish or tinapa. Versatile and easy to customize with ingredients you may already have, it's ideal for a satisfying meal at any time of day! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Tinapa Fried Rice? Tinapa fried rice is a Filipino dish made with leftover rice fried with flaked smoked fish, known as tinapa, along with aromatics and eggs. It shares a similar umami flavor with Chinese salted fish fried rice, ideal for breakfast or any meal of the day. Ingredients you'll need Oil and seasonings like salt ..read more

Champorado is a classic Filipino comfort food that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the comforting warmth of rice porridge. While it's often enjoyed in the morning or as a snack, this sweet and creamy treat is great for dessert, too! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Champorado? Filipino Champorado is a chocolate rice porridge traditionally made with tablea (chocolate tablets), glutinous or sticky rice, and sugar. It's commonly enjoyed hot for breakfast or as a snack, often topped with milk and paired with salty dried fish. In contrast, Mexican Champurrado is a thick, hot chocolate d ..read more

Bagoong Fried Rice is a delicious fried rice with umami-rich sautéed shrimp paste and aromatics. It's a flavorful yet simple dish, ready in under 20 minutes, making it a perfect choice for quick meals. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you'll need Salt, pepper, and oil are not in the photo. Notes and substitutions Rice: The best rice for fried rice is long-grain white rice, like Jasmine or Basmati, with a drier texture and firm grains that don't clump together easily. Other types can be used as long as they are not too sticky. Day-old or leftover rice is ideal because freshly cooked rice ..read more

Arroz Caldo is a quintessential Filipino comfort dish. It is a nourishing bowl of rice porridge that combines rice, chicken, and plenty of ginger. Perfect for cold days or when you're feeling under the weather, it's easy to whip up with simple ingredients! You may like to serve it with Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried Spring Rolls), Lumpiang Gulay (Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls), Lechon Kawali (Fried Pork Belly), or Air-fried Pork Belly (Lechon Kawali). [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you'll need Salt, pepper, water, oil, and garnish are not in the picture. Notes and substitutions Chicken Thighs ..read more

Yang Chow Fried Rice (also called Young Chow Fried Rice or Yangzhou Fried Rice) is equally popular in the Philippines as it is in China or the West. It is an egg fried rice with a combination of proteins; a takeout classic that is delicious, easy to make, and a meal on its own! You may also like Adobo Fried Rice or Crab Fried Rice. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you'll need Salt, pepper, and oil are not in the picture.Notes and substitutions Cooked white rice: Choose a medium or long-grain variety. It is best to use leftover rice, but a fresh batch that is not mushy or too wet will al ..read more

Paella is just as popular in the Philippines as it is elsewhere. It is a flavorful rice laden with chicken, chorizo, seafood, and vegetables. This recipe may not be the most traditional, but it is an easy, one-pan meal you can make in no time. You may like to try Beef Caldereta, another Filipino dish inspired by Spanish cuisine. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you'll need Salt, pepper, and olive oil are not in the picture.Notes and substitutions Rice: Short or medium-grain rice is the best type to use, but never long-grain variety. Bomba, a short-grain variety, is a popular choice but ..read more

Made famous by a restaurant in the Philippines, Java Rice is yellow-orange fried rice often served with barbecued pork or chicken. It gets its vibrant color from annatto and turmeric. You may also like Adobo Fried Rice, another Filipino favorite. Java Rice and Filipino Barbecue Pork Skewers (or chicken) make the best combination.  [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you’ll need Salt and pepper are not in the picture.Notes and substitutions White rice: Leftover or day-old rice is ideal, but fresh-cooked rice that is not overcooked or too wet will also work. Annatto: Also called achiot ..read more

This Thai-style Crab Fried Rice with sweet and succulent crabmeat is simple and easy to make. How good it will turn out depends on the quality of the crabmeat. If you've got that covered, your fancy meal is just minutes away! You may also like Yang Chow Fried Rice or Adobo Fried Rice. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you’ll need Ground pepper and oil (for sautéing) are not in the picture.Notes and substitutions White rice: Use medium- or long-grain rice, such as Jasmine rice. It is ideal to use leftover or day-old rice, but fresh-cooked rice that is not overcooked or too wet will also w ..read more

Adobo Fried Rice is a classic Filipino fried rice using leftover pork adobo. With a crispy fried egg, you'll have a delicious meal in less than 30 minutes! Have you ever made Filipino Pork Adobo? It is quite easy to prepare with minimal ingredients! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients you'll need Black pepper and oil are not in the picture.Notes and substitutions Leftover adobo: You'll need about a cup and a half of pork adobo with its sauce. Chicken adobo is another option. Cooked white rice: Choose a medium- or long-grain variety, such as Jasmine rice. It is best to use leftover, cold ric ..read more