Snacks

This boiled sweetcorn recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and yields delicious results that are sure to impress. If you’ve ever struggled with overcooked or bland corn, try this simple method to achieve perfectly tender, crisp, and flavorful sweetcorn every time. The key is to avoid overcooking, which can make the corn mushy and less enjoyable. Instead, this method ensures that the corn retains its natural sweetness, crisp texture, and vibrant color, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Kamote cue is a beloved Filipino snack that holds a special place in the hearts of many. Made from slices of sweet potato (kamote), this treat is deep-fried and coated with a layer of caramelized brown sugar, creating a delightful combination of crispy, sweet, and slightly chewy textures. It’s a popular afternoon snack, often enjoyed as part of meryenda (Filipino snack time), and is a close cousin to the equally famous banana cue. Both snacks are commonly sold by street vendors on busy streets, making them a nostalgic and accessible treat for Filipinos everywhere.

Carioca balls, also known simply as carioca, are a delightful Filipino snack or dessert that’s both sweet and satisfying. These bite-sized treats are made from glutinous rice flour, giving them their signature chewy and sticky texture. What makes them truly irresistible is their coating of caramelized sugar, which adds a glossy, sweet finish that’s hard to resist. Carioca balls are gluten-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions, and their simplicity makes them a favorite among Filipinos of all ages.

This crispy sesame balls recipe is such a delicious snack. It is a Chinese-inspired recipe; we call this buchi in Tagalog. This sesame ball red bean filling snack is made of glutinous rice flour, formed into a dough ball, and deep-fried. It's golden in color, chewy and crispy outside, and has a sweetened red bean filling inside that makes it so sweet and delicious. By the way, this recipe is not limited to red bean filling; you can substitute any filling you desire. Make this recipe based on your preferences.

Ginataang bilo bilo recipe is a delicious, sweet, and creamy Filipino snack and dessert. It is made up of glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet potato, banana,sugar, sago pearls, and ripe jackfruit. Making this recipe is fairly easy. Just follow the instructions below for a quick and easy way to cook. This dish is quite similar to the Carcioca recipe; it is also made of glutinous rice flour and turned into a small ball shape. Fried until golden brown and coat with caramelized brown sugar. These recipes are among the many Filipino "kakanin's" best recipes. If you haven't tried this recipe yet, please do so and let me know what you think of these easy, simple, and delicious Filipino snacks. We'd love to hear your version of Ginataang Bilo-bilo. Share it with us.

These delicious no-bake Milo truffles are a fantastic sweet treat or snack that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Made with just two simple ingredients, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and takes only 10 minutes from start to finish. The best part? You probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry! This makes it a quick and convenient option for satisfying your sweet cravings or whipping up a last-minute snack.

This avocado ice cream recipe is a healthy homemade ice cream that is vegan, simple, and delicious. This homemade recipe for ice cream is super easy. If you have never made ice cream before because you do not have an ice cream maker, Don’t worry; this recipe only needs a basic blender, ripe avocados, a sweetener, and a fridge.  Try this at home; it's a creamy, sweet, and absolutely yummy cold dessert for everyone.

Kalamay Lansong with latik is an ideal snack; it is so sweet and delicious. This Filipino delicacy is made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. Combine, steam until cooked, and top with latik. Another Filipino kakanin recipe that can be easily prepared at home: This kalamay lasong is best consumed in the morning or afternoon, and it goes well with a cup of hot chocolate (sikwate) or a cup of hot coffee.

This delicious carioca recipe coated in sweet caramelized sugar is super delicious and makes an ideal snack or dessert. Sticky rice, called glutinous rice flour, is the key ingredient used to make these sweet, chewy, and gluten-free fried treats! These Filipino sweets are comparable to camote que and banana que, the two Filipino street foods that are popularly sold on the street. Carcioca is also considered one of the Filipino street foods, a pinoy merienda recipe. This snack is a kid's favorite. Try the recipe and let me know what you think.