| Filipino Chicken Adobo |
A classic and flavorful Filipino dish featuring chicken marinated... |
Filipino, Chicken, Main Course, Traditional |
{"title":"Filipino Chicken Adobo","description":"A classic and flavorful Filipino dish featuring chicken marinated and stewed in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.","full_ingredient_list":["2 lbs chicken","3 pieces dried bay leaves","4 tablespoons soy sauce","6 tablespoons white vinegar","5 cloves garlic","1 1\/2 cups water","3 tablespoons cooking oil","1 teaspoon sugar","1 teaspoon whole peppercorn","1\/4 teaspoon salt"],"components":[{"name":"Chicken Adobo","ingredients":[{"name":"chicken","quantity":"2 lbs","preparation_notes":"Slice into serving pieces. Smaller cuts preferred.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"dried bay leaves","quantity":"3 pieces","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"soy sauce","quantity":"4 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["light soy sauce","coconut aminos"]},{"name":"white vinegar","quantity":"6 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["cane vinegar","apple cider vinegar"]},{"name":"garlic","quantity":"5 cloves","preparation_notes":"Crushed","substitutions":[]},{"name":"water","quantity":"1 1\/2 cups","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cooking oil","quantity":"3 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"sugar","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"Optional for balance","substitutions":[]},{"name":"whole peppercorn","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1\/4 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"Optional","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large bowl","Cooking pot","Stirring spoon"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine chicken, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour.","tips":"Longer marination improves flavor."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Heat a cooking pot. Pour in cooking oil, and pan-fry the marinated chicken for 2 minutes per side.","tips":"Ensure oil is hot before adding chicken."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add the remaining marinade, including garlic, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.","tips":"Ensure all chicken pieces are submerged."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.","tips":"Simmer on low heat for best results."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Mix in vinegar, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.","tips":"Avoid stirring immediately after adding vinegar to prevent bitter taste."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Add sugar and salt. Stir, then turn off the heat. Serve hot.","tips":"Taste before adding salt as soy sauce may provide sufficient saltiness."}]}],"prep_time":"5 minutes","cook_time":"35 minutes","total_time":"40 minutes","servings":"4 servings","tags":["Filipino","Chicken","Main Course","Traditional"],"notes":"Chicken can be cooked overnight in a slow cooker for a more tender outcome. Marinating longer enhances flavor absorption. Adjust seasoning to taste before final serving."} |
| Pork Belly Adobo |
Slow simmered pork belly in a flavorful sauce with a hint of spic... |
Filipino, Easy, Dinner, Lunch |
{"title":"Pork Belly Adobo","description":"Slow simmered pork belly in a flavorful sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect over jasmine rice.","prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"1 hour","total_time":"1 hour 10 minutes","servings":"4 servings","tags":["Filipino","Easy","Dinner","Lunch"],"notes":"Serve over jasmine rice for the best experience.","full_ingredient_list":["800 g thick pork belly","\u00bd cup soy sauce","\u00bd cup vinegar","1 tbsp brown sugar","20 cloves garlic","1 slice ginger","1 tbsp whole black peppercorns","5 bay leaves","\u00bd cup water if not using a pressure cooker","1 tbsp neutral oil","jasmine rice to serve with"],"components":[{"name":"Pork Belly Adobo","ingredients":[{"name":"pork belly","quantity":"800 g","preparation_notes":"cut into sizeable chunks, about 4cm by 3cm","substitutions":[]},{"name":"soy sauce","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"vinegar","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"brown sugar","quantity":"1 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic","quantity":"20 cloves","preparation_notes":"peeled","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ginger","quantity":"1 slice","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"neutral oil","quantity":"1 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"whole black peppercorns","quantity":"1 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"bay leaves","quantity":"5","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"water","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"omit if using pressure cooker","substitutions":[]},{"name":"jasmine rice","quantity":"to serve with","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["large dutch oven or skillet","parchment paper"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Cut the pork belly into sizeable chunks, about 4cm by 3cm.","tips":"Cutting smaller pieces can reduce cooking time."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Heat a large dutch oven or skillet over high heat. Add neutral oil and sear the pork belly until light golden brown on each side.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Remove pork belly and lower the heat to medium-low.","tips":""},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add garlic, ginger, and black peppercorns to the pan. Stir until garlic turns pale golden.","tips":"This blooms the spices and aromatics."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer.","tips":""},{"step_number":6,"description":"Return pork belly to the pan and add bay leaves. If the mixture stops simmering, heat on high briefly then return to low for a rolling simmer.","tips":""},{"step_number":7,"description":"Place a cartouche (a parchment paper circle with a hole in the middle) on the liquid to control evaporation and ensure pork belly remains submerged and tender.","tips":"Alternatively, leave the lid slightly ajar."},{"step_number":8,"description":"Simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 325F\/165C for 1.5 hours, or use a pressure cooker without water for 15 minutes at high pressure plus 5 minutes resting before releasing steam.","tips":""},{"step_number":9,"description":"Serve over jasmine rice.","tips":""}]}]} |
| Simple Pancit Bihon with Chicken |
An easy and popular Filipino dish, Pancit Bihon, featuring rice v... |
Filipino, Noodles, Stir Fry |
{"title":"Simple Pancit Bihon with Chicken","description":"An easy and popular Filipino dish, Pancit Bihon, featuring rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with chicken and a variety of colorful vegetables.","full_ingredient_list":["300 grams chicken thigh or breast, cut into small pieces","200 grams rice vermicelli noodles","1\/2 onion, thinly sliced","3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","1 carrot, julienned","100 grams cabbage, thinly sliced","10-12 mangetout (snow peas)","1\/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced","2-3 spring onions, thinly sliced","3 tbsp vegetable oil","1 tsp soy sauce","1\/4 tsp black pepper","3 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or light soy sauce","1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)","2 cups water","1 1\/2 tbsp sugar","1 cube chicken bouillon","Salt to taste"],"components":[{"name":"Main Dish","ingredients":[{"name":"Chicken thigh or breast","quantity":"300 grams","preparation_notes":"cut into small pieces","substitutions":["prawns","beef","pork","sausages"]},{"name":"Rice vermicelli noodles","quantity":"200 grams","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["thin rice sticks"]},{"name":"Onion","quantity":"1\/2","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Garlic","quantity":"3 cloves","preparation_notes":"finely chopped","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Carrot","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"julienne, cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cabbage","quantity":"100 grams","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Mangetout","quantity":"10-12","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["sugar snap peas"]},{"name":"Red bell pepper","quantity":"1\/2","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Spring onion","quantity":"2-3","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Vegetable oil","quantity":"3 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large pan or wok"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Prepare and gather all ingredients. Season chicken pieces with soy sauce and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add garlic and stir for a few seconds, then add onions, carrot, bell pepper, mangetout, and cabbage. Stir fry until just cooked through.","tips":"Start with harder veggies and follow up with softer ones."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Remove chicken and vegetables from the pan and set aside.","tips":""},{"step_number":5,"description":"In the same pan, pour in water and season with regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and chicken bouillon. Stir well and bring to a simmer.","tips":""},{"step_number":6,"description":"Add rice vermicelli noodles and stir occasionally until noodles absorb all liquid.","tips":"Do not overcook noodles."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Return cooked chicken and vegetables to the pan. Mix everything evenly and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.","tips":""},{"step_number":8,"description":"Finish by topping with spring onions, remove from heat, and transfer to serving plate.","tips":""}]}],"prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"20 minutes","total_time":"30 minutes","servings":"4","tags":["Filipino","Noodles","Stir Fry"],"notes":"Feel free to adapt the vegetables and protein to your liking. Traditional versions often use cabbage and carrots, but any stir-fry vegetables will work. Adjust seasoning to taste."} |
| Bibingka: Baked Coconut Rice Cakes with Salted Duck Egg and Cheese |
Bibingka is a traditional Filipino rice cake, typically enjoyed d... |
Filipino, dessert, rice cake, Christmas, coconut, baked, easy, sweet, savory |
{"title":"Bibingka: Baked Coconut Rice Cakes with Salted Duck Egg and Cheese","description":"Bibingka is a traditional Filipino rice cake, typically enjoyed during the Christmas season, featuring a unique blend of sweet and salty flavors from its coconut base and toppings like salted duck egg and cheddar cheese. This modern recipe simplifies the traditional charcoal-baked process by using an oven and rice flour.","short_description":"A traditional Filipino Christmas rice cake with coconut and cheese.","full_ingredient_list":["banana leaves (enough to line your molds)","28.35 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted","164 g (13 tbsp) white granulated sugar","184 g (6 fl oz) coconut milk","60 g (2 fl oz) whole milk","170 g (1.5 cups) rice flour","5 g (1 tsp) baking powder","1 g (0.25 tsp) salt","1 salted duck egg, sliced into quarters","unsweetened coconut shreds","cheddar cheese or Velveeta, shredded"],"components":[{"name":"Bibingka Base","ingredients":[{"name":"banana leaves","quantity":"enough to line your molds","preparation_notes":"Clean under running water; warm to soften","substitutions":[]},{"name":"unsalted butter","quantity":"28.35 g (2 tbsp)","preparation_notes":"melted","substitutions":[]},{"name":"white granulated sugar","quantity":"164 g (13 tbsp)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"coconut milk","quantity":"184 g (6 fl oz)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"whole milk","quantity":"60 g (2 fl oz)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"rice flour","quantity":"170 g (1.5 cups)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"baking powder","quantity":"5 g (1 tsp)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1 g (0.25 tsp)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["11-inch whisk","glass bowl","flour sifter","4 (5-7 inch diameter) brioche molds"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Preheat the oven to 400 \u00b0F. Clean the banana leaves and soften them by warming over a stove. Line the brioche molds with the leaves.","tips":"Do not let the banana leaves touch direct flames."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Cream the melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Add coconut milk and whole milk, whisking until fully combined.","tips":"Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Sift in rice flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth and pour into molds about 80% full.","tips":"The batter should be about the consistency of pancake batter."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Place the molds on a sheet pan and bake. After 9 minutes, add the salted duck egg. Add coconut shreds after 11 minutes, and cheese after 19 minutes.","tips":"Rotate molds 180 degrees after 19 minutes for even baking."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Check the doneness using a cake tester or toothpick. Continue baking if necessary until it comes out clean. The bibingka should be golden on top."}]}],"prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"30 minutes","total_time":"40 minutes","servings":"6 cakes","tags":["Filipino","dessert","rice cake","Christmas","coconut","baked","easy","sweet","savory"],"notes":"Weighing ingredients ensures more accurate baking. Adjust baking times based on your specific oven.","background":"Bibingka is a popular street food in the Philippines, especially during Christmas. It is traditionally cooked in clay pots lined with banana leaves.","nutrition":{"calories":"620.63","protein":"5.32 g","fat":"22.2 g","carbohydrates":"103.22 g","fiber":"1.36 g","sugar":"55.64 g"},"serving_suggestions":"Serve warm with additional cheddar cheese if desired.","storage":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.","dietary_info":["contains dairy","contains eggs"],"cooking_tips":["Ensure banana leaves are pliable by gently warming them.","Use rice, not glutinous rice flour, for correct texture."],"variations":["Try different cheese types like Gouda or mozzarella."],"ingredient_spotlight":"Banana leaves are crucial for both flavor and authenticity, adding a distinct aroma while baking.","flavor_profile":{"sweet":5,"savory":4,"sour":1,"bitter":0,"umami":3},"geographic_region":"Southeast Asia","seasonality":"Winter","sustainability_score":{"score":75,"details":"Use of local and traditional ingredients supports sustainable cooking practices."},"occasion":"Christmas","skill_level":"intermediate","cost_estimate":15,"recommended_pairings":["Hot chocolate","Ginger tea"]} |
