Filipino and Asian-inspired Main Dishes - Kawaling Pinoy

Adobong Puti

Lalaine Manalo — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:26:49 +0000

Adobong Puti is made of pork belly stewed in vinegar, salt, and spices. This white adobo is hearty, full of flavor, and pairs well with steamed rice. Although soy sauce is commonly used in adobo, salt is, in fact, the most traditionally authentic ingredient. Though not as widely known as its adobong itim counterpart, the…

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Ginataang Talong

Lalaine Manalo — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:24:26 +0000

Rock your taste buds with this creamy, spicy, and tasty Ginataang Talong! It's easy to make in one pan and is ready in just an hour, making it an excellent option for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with steamed rice, and watch the whole family devour it! I know I tend to exaggerate and get…

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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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Tortang Talong

Lalaine Manalo — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:23 +0000

Tortang Talong is a Filipino dish made of grilled eggplants and fluffy eggs. This Filipino-style omelet is easy to make with simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It's an economical yet satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice. The name Tortang Talong means “eggplant omelette”. Torta means “omelette” or “flat cake,” and talong is…

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Pinaupong Manok

Lalaine Manalo — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:21:42 +0000

Pinaupong Manok, which means "seated chicken," is a Filipino-style dish steamed on a bed of rock salt. It's moist, tender, and delicious to the bone! G returned from his Jujitsu class just before noon today and found me bending and contorting every which way, trying to take a decent shot of this pinaupong manok. He…

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Ginisang Repolyo with Eggs

Lalaine Manalo — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:44:41 +0000

I am collaborating with Maggi to bring you this wholesome vegetable recipe. All opinions are my own. Looking for a quick, healthy meal that's packed with flavor? Ginisang Repolyo with Eggs is a nutritious and delicious dish you can cook in minutes using a handful of simple, affordable ingredients. It's a go-to recipe for busy…

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Nilagang Pasko

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:27:57 +0000

This special nilaga recipe is brought to you by my partnership with Maggi. All opinions are my own. Nothing says Filipino holiday comfort quite like Nilagang Pasko. This boiled soup is slow-cooked to tenderness, combining a plethora of meat, sausages, vegetables, and a hot broth. Hearty and flavorful, It’s like a warm hug in a…

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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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Filipino Menudo

Lalaine Manalo — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:47:57 +0000

This mouthwatering recipe is brought to you by my partnership with Maggi. All opinions are my own. Make classic Filipino Menudo for dinner tonight! This pork and liver stew in rich tomato sauce is a staple for family meals and special occasions for a good reason. It's hearty, flavorful, and easily feeds a crowd. I've…

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Chayote and Egg Stir-fry

Lalaine Manalo — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:47:01 +0000

This recipe is sponsored by Maggi. All opinions are my own. Chayote and Egg Stir Fry is a delicious, nutritious Filipino dish that is budget-friendly and easy to prepare. It's perfect for hectic weeknights when you want a tasty meal in under thirty minutes! This tasty vegetable dish is made by stir-frying chayote with garlic…

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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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Creamy Palabok

Lalaine Manalo — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:47:37 +0000

Nestle Cream sponsors this unique and creative recipe. All opinions are my own. If you love trying new flavor combinations, you're in for a real treat with this Creamy Palabok! It's a tasty fusion of two Filipino favorites: the classic palabok and Filipino-style pasta carbonara. It features a creamy sauce and delectable toppings for a…

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