High Protein

This Inihaw na Tulingan is not only delicious but also a healthy and satisfying meal. It’s perfect for outdoor gatherings, family dinners, or even a simple lunch by the beach. Serve it with a side of steamed rice, a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, calamansi, and chili, and some fresh vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.

This homemade Spanish sardines sa Kawali, or Spanish-style sardines, is very delicious. It has a savory flavor that makes it perfect to pair with warm rice.

Pork Binagoongan recipe is a classic Filipino dish that’s rich, savory, and packed with bold flavors. The star of this recipe is pork, the most commonly used protein, which is stewed until tender in a flavorful sauce made with shrimp paste (bagoong).

Pork Pinakupsan Bites is a Visayan delicacy; it’s crispy and delicious. It's made of pork and cut into serving bites, seasoned with salt to taste, and fried with their own fats until crisp and golden. The dish is similar to the lechon kawali, but the lechon kawali needs an incredible amount of cooking oil for deep-frying the pork. The pork pinakupsan cooks only on its own rendered fat until crispy.

This Calderetang Kambing recipe, or Kaldereta, is Filipino goat stew. The dish is made of goat meat, cooked until tender, and simmered with tomato-liver sauce along with spices and vegetables. Of course, season with certain seasonings to give the dish a hearty texture and a robust savory flavor. The soft, meaty texture of the dish with savory sauce makes it perfect to serve as an appetizer with alcoholic beverages or as a main dish with steamed rice.

These garlic parmesan wings are quick, easy, and bursting with flavor—crispy, tender, and coated in a savory garlic-parmesan sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish for any occasion! A crowd-pleaser!

Inihaw na tilapia, also known as grilled tilapia, is a common dish in the Philippines. This tilapia dish is very basic; it is made with the fish tilapia, salt, and pepper to taste, with no spices added. Inihaw na tilapia has many methods to prepare, but this recipe will show you the quick and simplest way to cook. Inihaw na Tilapia is best eaten warm with a pair of warm white rice. You can serve the fish alone or with a dip sauce of toyo mansi, a soy sauce with calamansi, and add red chili for a spicy taste if desired. This can be served as a main dish, or "pulutan,” paired with cold beverages. By the way, I usually grill tilapia using hot charcoal; it tastes better, but it depends on your preferences.

Ginisang Sardinas with egg, or ginisang sardinas na may itlog, is a common dish in the Philippines. The dish is made of canned sardines, likely tomato-based. It's sautéed with garlic, onion, tomato and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. It’s not a fancy dish, but it’s delicious and nutritious enough to feed your hungry stomach. Try this Filipino quick and easy recipe at home.

Paksiw na Bangus is one of my most preferred and favorite Filipino dishes. This recipe features milkfish, or bangus, cooked in vinegar along with aromatic spices like garlic, ginger, and peppercorns, and seasoned to perfection. Paksiw is a classic Filipino cooking method that results in a dish that’s tangy, savory, and incredibly satisfying. What I love most about this dish is its simplicity—it’s easy to prepare yet packed with flavor.

I especially enjoy eating Paksiw na Bangus early in the morning, or pamahaw in the Bisaya dialect. It’s the perfect way to start the day, paired with warm white rice and a hot drink like coffee or "sikwate,", a rich Filipino hot chocolate drink. The tangy vinegar sauce complements the tender, flaky bangus, making every bite a delight.

Try this Paksiw na Bangus recipe at home and experience the comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine. I’d love to hear your thoughts—share with me what you think of this dish!