🇵🇭 Filipino Recipes
50 filipino recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos. Authentic dishes with full ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutrition info.
THE SECRET TO MAKE KILLER SPRITE PORK ADOBO!!!
A Filipino-inspired pork belly adobo that uses Sprite for a subtle sweetness and caramelization. The pork is first rendered, then slow‑cooked in a soy‑oyster sauce mixture with bay leaves and peppercorns, and finally pan‑fried to lock in flavor before finishing with vinegar.
Chicken Adobo Is The Ultimate Comfort Food
A comforting Filipino chicken adobo made with bone‑in, skin‑on thighs, marinated in light soy sauce, cane vinegar and garlic, then braised to tender perfection. Served over aromatic garlic‑coconut fried rice with a splash of fish sauce, this dish balances salty, sour and sweet flavors for a satisfying dinner.
CHICKEN EMPANADA
A homemade Filipino-style chicken empanada with a creamy, herb‑infused filling and a flaky, golden‑brown coconut‑oil dough. Perfect for Mother’s Day or any snack occasion, this recipe requires no special equipment and can be made ahead.
Pork Lomi - Panlasang Pinoy
A hearty Filipino noodle soup featuring tender pork belly, chorizo, fresh egg noodles, cabbage, carrots, and a silky thickened broth made with cornstarch and egg. This comforting dish is quick to assemble once the pork is boiled and is perfect for family meals.
Twisted Doughnuts (Shakoy) – Filipino Sweet Fried Dough
A budget‑friendly Filipino snack, Shakoy (twisted doughnuts) are soft, slightly sweet fried dough rings perfect for home sales or a tasty treat. This recipe walks you through mixing, proofing, shaping, and frying the dough to achieve a light, airy texture that stays soft even when cooled.
SPANISH BREAD
A soft, buttery Filipino Spanish Bread – a sweet, slightly sticky roll filled with a sugary breadcrumb paste. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or midnight cravings. This recipe follows Chef RV Manabat’s easy‑mix‑and‑rise method, using a stand mixer or by hand, and includes tips for authentic flavor, shaping, and storage.
How To Make Chicken Adobo Filipino Style
A classic Filipino adobo chicken made with soy sauce, citrus, garlic, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar. The chicken is marinated overnight for maximum flavor, then seared and simmered until tender and coated in a glossy, savory sauce. Served with green onion garnish, this dish is perfect for a comforting dinner.
Machado (Filipino Beef Stew)
A rich, slow‑braised Filipino beef stew (Machado) packed with chuck, short ribs, pork belly, potatoes, carrots, peppers and a savory umami broth. Marinated in soy sauce, calamansi juice and spices, then braised until the meat falls apart. Perfect for holiday gatherings or comforting weeknight meals.
AIR FRYER JOLLIBEE INSPIRED FRIED CHICKEN N GRAVY 🍗
A copycat of Jollibee's famous fried chicken, made extra crispy with a light coating of baking powder and served with a rich, brown gravy. The recipe uses minimal oil for a lighter bite while keeping the classic flavor and texture.
Lucifer's Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza
A quick and easy Filipino‑style pizza featuring a rich, creamy spinach dip made with frozen spinach, butter, garlic, milk and cream cheese, topped with mozzarella and baked on a homemade crust. The recipe captures the flavor of Angel's famous pizza while being simple enough for home cooks.
Maya Tomato Spinach Soup
A comforting Filipino-inspired tomato soup packed with fresh spinach, herbs, and a touch of butter for richness. Made with simple pantry staples and a Maggi cube for umami, this one‑pot soup is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Classic Chicken Adobo
A rich, tangy Filipino chicken adobo made with bone‑in drumsticks and thighs, simmered in a blend of garlic, black pepper, palm and brown sugar, rice vinegars, dark and regular soy sauce, and bay leaves. The sauce reduces to a glossy glaze and is finished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Chicken adobo is a top tier comfort meal 🐔
A classic Filipino chicken adobo recipe passed down through generations. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and peppercorns, then seared, simmered, and reduced to a glossy, flavorful sauce. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with scallions for a comforting, one‑pot meal.
THE SECRET TO MAKE SIMPLE PANCIT BIHON GUISADO RECIPE!!!
A quick and flavorful Filipino‑style stir‑fry featuring chicken thigh, optional chicken liver, caramelized carrots, and bihon rice noodles that soak up a savory soy‑oyster broth. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
The Best Fried Chicken Wings You'll Ever Make! You will cook it again & again!!!🔥😲
A Filipino-inspired snack of shallow‑cut chicken wings marinated in soy sauce, calamansi, and spices, coated in cornstarch, then pan‑fried to golden crispness. Served with a creamy garlic‑parmesan dipping sauce that balances tangy vinegar and fresh parsley.
chicken adobo from the philippines
A classic Filipino chicken adobo inspired by a family recipe shared by a viewer. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a savory‑sweet blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices, creating a comforting one‑pot meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Peanut Butter Tomato Chicken Curry
A creamy, slightly sweet Filipino‑style chicken curry made with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, and a touch of peanut butter. The sauce is thickened with a little cornstarch and flavored with curry powder for a comforting one‑pot dinner.
Trending Healthy Waterless Chicken Soup
A comforting, light yet rich Filipino‑style chicken soup that requires no added water. The chicken releases its own juices while napa cabbage, apple, ginger and onions provide natural broth, creating a sweet‑savory, clean‑flavored soup perfect for rainy days.
THIS KILLER PORK RECIPE IS VERY SIMPLE!!! ANYONE CAN COOK THIS AND THE RESULT IS REALLY AMAZING!!!
A rich, tender braised pork belly cooked low and slow with soy, oyster sauce, dark brown sugar and star anise. The pork becomes melt‑in‑your‑mouth soft and the sauce turns glossy and flavorful—perfect served over steamed rice.
Chicken Adobo
A comforting Filipino chicken adobo made with soy‑marinated thighs, simmered in a tangy vinegar and coconut milk sauce until dark, sticky, and full of flavor. Serve over fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal that keeps well for several days.
Ube Halaya Recipe Using Frozen Grated Ube
A traditional Filipino purple yam jam made with frozen grated ube, coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, butter, cheese and sugar. The recipe mimics the classic Christmas‑time ube halaya that families stir for half an hour until thick and glossy. It can be enjoyed on its own, as a spread, or as a filling for cakes, breads, halo‑halo and other desserts.
THE SECRET TO MAKE KFC STYLE HONEY GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN WINGS MADE EASY
A Filipino-inspired snack of extra‑crisp chicken wings tossed in a sweet‑savory garlic butter sauce with honey, light brown sugar, soy sauce and a splash of fish sauce. Double‑frying gives the wings a crunchy exterior while the low‑heat glaze caramelizes without burning.
Banana Heart Fries (Puso ng Saging Fries) – Street Food Style
Crispy, street‑food‑style fries made from the tender heart of the banana plant. The banana hearts are soaked to prevent darkening, cut into bite‑size florets, coated in a seasoned flour‑bread crumb mixture, deep‑fried, and tossed in a garlicky mayo sauce. Perfect as a snack or a small‑business offering.
Filipino Chicken Adobo
A classic Filipino chicken adobo made with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, bacon, and aromatic spices. The chicken is marinated, browned, then simmered until tender and served over rice with a rich, savory sauce.
Pancit Molo (Filipino Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Soup)
A classic Filipino soup from Iloilo featuring savory pork and shrimp dumplings (molo) simmered in a rich chicken broth, garnished with shredded chicken, shrimp, spring onions, and fried garlic. Comforting, hearty, and perfect for sharing.
THE BEST ALL AROUND VINEGAR DIPPING SAUCE
A quick Filipino-style sweet and spicy dipping sauce made with vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh chilies. Perfect for grilled meats, fried fish, or as a tangy salad dressing.
Chicken rice ALL from your rice cooker!
A fuss‑free, all‑in‑one rice‑cooker chicken and rice dinner. Marinated boneless chicken thighs, shredded cabbage, and seasoned rice cook together in a single pot for a comforting, flavorful meal in just 30 minutes.
Gawin mo ito sa Pusit! Sobrang Sarap para ka ng Kumain sa Restaurant!
A quick and healthy Filipino‑style stir‑fry featuring tender squid, crisp broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper tossed in a savory oyster‑soy sauce with a hint of paprika. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that comes together in under 35 minutes.
Viral TikTok Cloud Bread… but UBE 💜😋
A pillowy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth cloud cake infused with vibrant ube (purple yam) flavor. This viral TikTok‑inspired dessert uses only four simple ingredients, bakes in minutes, and is best enjoyed fresh before it gently deflates.
Trending now‼️Spanish Bread recipe
A soft, slightly sweet Filipino Spanish bread (pan de Horno) filled with a buttery sugar‑vanilla spread, coated in homemade breadcrumbs and baked until the filling caramelizes. The recipe follows the popular trend seen on the Bake N Roll YouTube channel, using all‑purpose flour and simple pantry ingredients.
Is This REAL UBE? Easy UBE JAM Recipe Without Purple Yam • Homemade Ube Halaya
A homemade Filipino-style ube jam made with easily‑found Okinawan purple sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, condensed milk, butter, and a touch of ube extract. The jam is silky, sweet, and perfect for spreading on bread, pandesal, or enjoying straight from the jar.
Filipino Pork Adobo
A classic Filipino pork adobo made with pork belly, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onions, and a touch of brown sugar for balance. Pete’s version emphasizes a good sear, the use of dark soy for color, and a low‑heat braise that yields tender, flavorful meat perfect over rice.
One pot chicken adobo … I love Filipino food 🍚
A quick and flavorful Filipino chicken adobo cooked in a single pot. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe combines soy sauce, dark soy, rice vinegar, and aromatic bay leaves for a savory, tangy sauce that coats tender chicken thighs in just 30 minutes.
THE SECRET TO MAKE THE EASIEST CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SKIN
A crunchy Filipino snack of deep‑fried chicken skin and fat, seasoned with fish sauce, black pepper, cornstarch and a light flour coating. Perfect for parties, as a side, or a salty treat with a tangy vinegar dip.
How A Filipino Chef Makes Traditional Adobo
A comforting Filipino double adobo featuring tender pork belly and chicken legs simmered together in a tangy soy‑vinegar broth, finished with hard‑boiled eggs, mushroom seasoning, and crisp garnishes. Served over fragrant jasmine rice, this dish captures the soulful flavors of a family kitchen.
Crispy Spring Rolls At Home (Lumpia)
Crispy, golden Filipino lumpia filled with a juicy, garlicky pork mixture and served with a tangy homemade sweet chili sauce. This recipe follows Joshua Weissman's detailed tutorial, covering the sauce, filling, rolling technique, and frying tips for perfect bite‑size snacks.
Easy Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake recipe # easy dessert
A light, fluffy Filipino-inspired coconut pandan sponge cake made with coconut milk, tapioca starch, and fragrant pandan extract. Perfect for tea time or celebrations, this gluten‑free cake is simple to bake and delivers a delicate tropical flavor.
$1 Snacks Made From Pasta -- MACARONI Chicharrones
A crunchy, puffed snack made by boiling, drying, and deep‑frying elbow macaroni. Seasoned with garlic Parmesan or white cheddar powder, or dipped in a tangy seasoned vinegar, this vegan take on traditional pork chicharrones is inexpensive, fun to make, and perfect for movie nights or party platters.
FILIPINO PORK ADOBO
A classic Filipino pork adobo inspired by Joanne Pimentel's dad. Tender cubes of pork shoulder are braised in a savory‑sweet mixture of soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, and pepper, then reduced to a glossy sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a comforting, tangy meal.
Easy Adobo recipe with pork belly- 4 Simple Steps
A simple, four‑step Filipino pork belly adobo that balances tangy vinegar, salty soy sauce, garlic, and pepper. Cut the pork into cubes, toss with a quick marinade, and simmer until melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender.
30-min. Easy Savoury & Tangy Chicken Adobo
A quick, tender, and juicy Filipino chicken adobo made in about 30 minutes. Crispy browned skin, a savory tangy sauce, and simple pantry ingredients make this perfect for a comforting chicken‑and‑rice dinner.
Have you made Tanghulu before? 😯🍓
Tong Hulu is a classic Filipino street‑food dessert featuring fresh strawberries and grapes glazed with a quick sugar syrup and set in an ice bath, resulting in a shiny, sweet coating perfect for parties or a simple treat.
Filipino Meal Prep For Weight Loss
A lighter, protein‑packed take on the classic Filipino chicken adobo. Bone‑in, skin‑on chicken breasts are browned to develop fond, then braised in a savory‑acidic sauce made with premium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sake, monk‑fruit sweetener, garlic, and bay leaves. Served with steamed white rice and fresh garnishes, this recipe is perfect for convenient weekly meal‑prepping.
Filipino Adobo Recipe
A classic Filipino adobo made with both chicken and pork. The recipe uses soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns for a tangy, savory sauce that can be prepared quickly without overnight marinating. Serve over steamed rice for a comforting weeknight meal.
STOP Buying Potato Chips! Get Air Fryer "Lumpia Chips" (Sweet & Savory)
Crispy, airy chips made from thawed lumpia (spring‑roll) wrappers, air‑fried in just minutes and tossed in either a garlicky Parmesan blend or a vibrant purple‑yam (yube) sugar coating. A low‑calorie, high‑protein snack that beats potato chips.
BISCOFF BAR RECIPE
A rich, flaky Biscoff bar with a creamy white chocolate swirl and crunchy Biscoff cookie topping. Inspired by Filipino home baking, this dessert combines condensed milk, eggs, and a hint of palm or coconut oil for a moist, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture.
THE SECRET TO MY SUPER CREAMY AND CHEESY BAKED MACARONI RECIPE!!!
A hearty Filipino‑style baked macaroni casserole packed with ground pork, sliced hot dogs, a rich tomato‑based sauce, and a creamy mozzarella cheese topping. Perfect for family meals or potlucks.
How to Shallow Fry - Lumpia, Eggrolls, Chimichangas - Cooking Techniques
A quick tutorial from DIY Gourmet on how to shallow fry lumpia, also known as egg rolls or chimichangas, to a perfect golden crisp using sunflower oil. This method submerges the roll briefly then finishes cooking on its side for a deliciously seared exterior.
Oreo sushi 2 INGREDIENTS
A super simple no‑bake Filipino snack made with just Oreo biscuits and a splash of milk. Perfect for quick cravings or a fun kids' treat.
THE SECRETS TO MAKE THE BEST CRISPY AND JUICY FRIED CHICKEN!!! SO DELICIOUS, BETTER THAN TAKE OUT!!!
A Filipino‑style ultra‑crispy fried chicken made with fish sauce, cornstarch, and a light flour coating. The batter rests for extra crunch, and the chicken is fried to a golden brown while staying juicy inside.