10 Easy Filipino Recipes (2024)

1

Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup

When you need a little TLC, there’s nothing better than chicken and rice soup, and in the Philippines, Arroz Caldo is the answer to a comforting bowl. This is my quick and easy, fast and speedy way of making Arroz Caldo. Ready in just about half an hour, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

2

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines, and this is my beloved family recipe for authentic, classic chicken adobo, braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and a generous portion of garlic. Serve it over rice for the ultimate comfort food.

3

Egg Roll Bowl (Filipino Lumpia Bowl: Lumpiang Hubad)

My mom's lumpia recipe is one of my favorites, and this skips the rolling for an easy meal! You may know it as an egg roll bowl, but it is also known as Filipino lumpiang hubad. This lumpia bowl requires no wrappers, rolling, or frying!

4

Mechado | Filipino Beef Stew

Mechado is the first meal I ever cooked for my husband when we were dating, and it's sure to win any one's heart. This hearty stew is full of tender morsels of beef, potatoes, and carrots, braised to perfection.

5

Filipino Pork Adobo

There are many ways to adobo, and Filipino Pork Adobo is my dad's personal favorite. I share tips on how to make it in a slow cooker or pressure cooker, making this recipe even easier than it already is!

6

Filipino-style Picadillo Bowls

My take on Filipino Picadillo is lighter and cooks in under 30 minutes, with an extra boost of vegetables!

7

Chicken and Asparagus Sotanghon (Glass Noodle) Soup

This glass noodle soup was my friends' favorite when I would cook it for them in our grad school days! On cold winter nights, I turn to this comforting soup that warms you up and nourishes from within.

8

Instant Pot Beef Nilaga (Filipino Beef and Vegetable Soup)

I think of my dad every time I make Nilaga - this was his personal specialty. Served over rice, this Filipino beef and vegetable soup is simple and hearty.

9

Pancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles)

Pancit Bihon is a classic rice noodle dish that showcases Chinese influence on Philippine cuisine and popular at many a Filipino fiesta. This easy version of the rice noodle dish is quick enough for weeknight dinner!

10

Chicken Afritada

This chicken stew is a stand-by at my house! This humble dish with chicken braised in a tomato sauce with potatoes and vegetables is delicious served over rice.