Filipino and Asian Appetizer Recipes - Kawaling Pinoy

Sizzling Sisig

Lalaine Manalo — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:51:17 +0000

Sizzling Sisig makes a great party appetizer as well as a hearty dinner entree. A delicious combination of juicy pork and tangy, savory, and spicy flavors, it's seriously addictive! The word sisig originates from the Kapampangan term sisigan, meaning "to make sour." The dish was originally a simple vegetable salad made with papaya or guavas,…

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No-Yeast Hawaiian Pizza

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:21:16 +0000

Forget delivery! You can make your pizza at home even without an oven! This No-Yeast Hawaiian Pizza with a two-ingredient dough and sweet and savory toppings will surely be a family hit. Want dinner in a hurry? This no-yeast pizza is here to save the day! The dough comes together with simple pantry staples; no rising is needed. You can have…

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Adobong Paa nang Manok (Chicken Feet Adobo)

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Adobong Paa nang Manok (Chicken Feet Adobo) packs amazing texture and complex flavor. It is a delicious delicacy for an appetizer or a main dish with piping-hot steamed rice. Like tongue in lengua in mushroom sauce, pork blood in dinuguan, and offal in goto, chicken paws are, understandably, an acquired taste. Gnawing on feet is…

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Homemade Fish Balls with Spicy Fish Ball Sauce

Lalaine Manalo — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:10:00 +0000

Homemade Fish Balls are as fun to make as they are to eat! Soft and bouncy, they're popular as street food with spicy fish ball sauce but just as delicious in soups or stir-fries. Fish balls are a popular street food in the Philippines and are so ingrained in our food culture that every Filipino…

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Plum Sauce Chicken Lollipops

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:47:00 +0000

Plum Sauce Chicken Lollipops are super fun and tasty appetizers that will surely be a hit with the crowd. Baked in a sweet and savory sauce, they're finger-licking, lip-smacking delicious! The first time I tried chicken lollipops at a Filipino restaurant, I thought they were a 100% Pinoy concept. Like honey bagoong chicken wings, something…

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Honey Bagoong Chicken Wings

Lalaine Manalo — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:16:00 +0000

Ready to spice up appetizer time? These honey bagoong chicken wings are oven-baked, perfectly seasoned, and coated in a tasty sauce. Sweet honey and pungent bagoong are a mix of flavors we'd last expect on a pair of chicken wings. I saw these honey bagoong chicken wings the other day, and because of such a weird…

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Cheater's Siopao Bola Bola

Lalaine Manalo — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:34:00 +0000

Cheater's Siopao Bola-Bola is easy to make using refrigerated biscuits, meatballs, and quail eggs. These steamed buns are fluffy and delicious and take under 30 minutes to prepare. Who doesn't love a hearty piece of siopao smothered in a sweet and savory brown sauce? Left to my own devices, I'll have these steamed meat buns…

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Longganisa Wontons

Lalaine Manalo — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:10:00 +0000

Longganisa Wontons are crispy fried dumplings filled with sweet-savory sausage crumbles. They're easy to make and perfect as party appetizers or midday snacks. I made enough longganisa over the weekend to feed an army. An army of friends and family who live too far away to enjoy their fair share of my homemade Filipino sausages,…

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Sweet Onion Fritters

Lalaine Manalo — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:29:43 +0000

I'm excited to bring to you this tasty recipe sponsored by Maggi. All opinions are my own. Sweet Onion Fritters are a flavorful treat bursting with the natural sweetness of onions and carrots, wrapped in a light, crispy batter. They are easy to make and irresistibly delicious, perfect as an appetizer or side dish! Okoy,…

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Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Skewers

Lalaine Manalo — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:59:00 +0000

Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Skewers are the perfect grill fare! Moist and juicy and bursting with fruity and savory flavors, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Barbecues are a popular Filipino tradition, especially on New Year's Eve, when families and friends gather around a smoldering charcoal pit to welcome the coming year. Remember red hotdogs on skewers?…

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Minced Chicken in Lettuce Wraps

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:20:00 +0000

Minced Chicken in Lettuce Wraps seasoned with hoisin sauce and topped with crunchy vermicelli noodles are served in crisp leaves for a nutritious and satisfying appetizer or weeknight dinner. They're budget-friendly, tasty, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! I love blogging; yes, I do! Because of it, I can wake up and live my passion.…

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Lumpiang Prito

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:44:00 +0000

Lumpiang Prito is a tasty snack or appetizer the whole family will love. Filled with tofu and vegetables, this crispy vegetable spring roll is as nutritious as it is delicious! Lumpia is a variety of spring rolls popular in the Philippines as snacks between meals or appetizers for gatherings and special occasions. It can be…

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