Filipino Food

Fine Eats from the Philippines

Filipino food is a diverse mix of cultures and heritages, making Philippine cuisine completely unique from other Asian foods. A mix of historical and contemporary Asian traditions and Western influences as well as a bit of Polynesian flare, Filipino food is celebratory, indulgent, flavorful and plentiful, often spanning as many as five meals a day. Presented in a way that is meant to be a feast for the eyes as well, Filipino food is as alluring on the plate as it is pleasing on the tongue.

Unlike other Asian cuisines, which rely heavily on spices and aromatic seasonings, Filipino recipes tend to stress bold combinations of sweet, sour and salty flavors. The flavor of each dish is accentuated by a contrasting pairing. A sweet porridge may accompany a salted fish or a sweet and sour melon may be dipped in salt. As anyone who has traveled to the Philippines knows, principle brings variety and drama into each meal. With our Filipino food recipes, you can bring the exotic and flavorful tastes of the Philippines into your own kitchen.

Agahan Recipes

Agahan, or almusal, is the Tagalog word for breakfast. In many Filipino families, breakfast is one of the largest meals of the day. Leftover rice is often fried with garlic and onions and served alongside cured meats and sweet sausages for a satisfying morning meal. Our collection includes a wide range of Filipino breakfast recipes.

Tanghalian Recipes

Lunch, or tanghalian, is another important meal in the Filipino tradition. From savory beef, pig, chicken and fish dishes to on-the-go street foods, lunch is another opportunity for a hearty meal. Our recipes include Filipino staples as well as Western-Asian fusions that reinvent the most eclectic tastes of the Philippines.

Minandal

Minandal, or minindal, is the Tagalog word that describes a mid-afternoon snack. A quick sweet treat or a pulutan (Filipino finger food) dish to share, minandal is a welcome break from a busy day.

Our Filipino Recipes

We handpick all of our Filipino food recipes based on our tastes as well as the opinions of our readers (that’s you!). These Filipino recipes are the ones that we enjoy making at home or for dinner guests time and time again. We’ve tweaked, honed and perfected each one to get the most flavor and most consistently delicious results each time. Got a tip? Want to add your own Filipino food recipe? Get in touch! We want to hear from you. Help us continue making this the best source on the web for Filipino food.