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Originally a timeless Chinese specialty, • Mix all the ingredients for the filling in
this delightful Filipino pork recipe now owns a a mixing bowl.
special place in the heart of Filipino adults • Let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour to
and kids alike. marinate the marinate.
• Take a siomai wrapper and scoop 1
Essentially, this easy recipe features ground
tbsp of the meat mixture and place on
pork and a variety of vegetables. The filling is
the center of the wrapper.
then wrapped in a wonton wrapper and left to
• Gather sides of wrapper to form a
steam away.
"cup" around the filling and seal.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
• Arrange siomai in a single layer about
quarter inch apart on steamer basket
and steam for about 15 to 20 minutes
or until cooked through. Gently
remove from steamer and serve hot
with dipping sauce. Bon Appetit!
LUMPIANG SHANGHAI
(FILIPINO SPRING ROLLS)
INGREDIENTS:
The name itself hints at its Chinese origin,
• 500 grams ground pork although it’s considered to combine both
• 1 tbsp salt Chinese and Spanish influences.
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic It is a wrap of a thin crepe around a ground
chopped finely) meat and veggie mixture before deep-frying
• 1 tbsp onion powder (or fresh onion the whole thing.
chopped finely)
• 3 tbsp parsley (chopped finely)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 egg (beaten)
• siomai wrapper (for wrapping)
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Cut the lumpia wrapper in half. Heat
the cooking oil over medium heat, or if
you have a deep fryer, set to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs,
ground pork, minced water chestnuts,
onions, carrots, and a generous amount
of salt and pepper. Mix together (hands
works best).
• In a separate bowl, mix water and flour
for sealing the lumpia.
• Lay a half-piece of wrapper flat, with
you facing the straight edge where
you cut. Put the meat mixture in the
INGREDIENTS: middle lengthwise, creating a ½-inch
diameter line about 3 inches long.
• 50 pieces Round Lumpia Wrapper • Apply the water-flour sealing mixture
• Cooking Oil, As Needed To Deep Fry on the side, top and bottom of the
The Lumpia (We Used Canola Oil) wrapper. Fold the sides first, then the
• 2 whole Eggs top, then roll. Apply more of the
• 3 pounds Ground Pork sealing mixture if it doesn’t stick.
• 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Water Chestnuts, • When oil is hot enough, fry one first to
Minced check for taste and seasoning. Fry till
• ½ Large Onion, Minced golden brown on both sides. Taste
• 2 whole Carrots, Minced and add more salt and/or pepper to
• Salt And Pepper the meat mixture if needed.
• Repeat wrapping until all ingredients
FOR SEALING THE LUMPIA:
are used. Fry lumpia and share with
• ¼ cups Water friends.
• 1 Tablespoon Flour
TOKNENENG FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
(DEEP FRIED ORANGE CHICKEN EGGS)
• 1/4 cup vinegar
These appetizing hard-boiled eggs are • 1 cup water
genuinely a street eats of wonder upon
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
frying. The traditional way to enjoy this tasty
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
treat is to pair it with a sweet and sour sauce.
• 1 pc red onion chopped finely
• 1 pc siling labuyo or chili
pepper optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Boil the eggs in water for 10 to 15
minutes and add a little salt.
• After boiling, peel the eggs and coat
with cornstarch. Set aside.
• To make the batter; in a bowl, mix the
flour, salt, pepper and water. Mix the
batter using a fork or an electric hand
mixer and mix until all the lumps
disappear.
• While mixing, add a few drops of food
coloring until the desired orange color
INGREDIENTS:
is achieved.
• 18 to 20 pcs chicken eggs or native • In a deep-frying pan, heat enough oil
duck itik eggs to deep fry the eggs. Put the battered
• 6 Tbsp. cornstarch egg in hot oil one by one.
• Cooking oil for deep frying • Fry until the batter is crispy. Drain
with paper towels or use a strainer to
FOR THE BATTER:
drain excess oil. Serve hot with
• 2 cups all-purpose flour dipping sauce.
• 1 tsp. baking powder • To make the dipping sauce; just
• 2 1/4 cups water combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar,
• 1 tsp. salt onions, water and chili. Mix very well
• 1 tsp. pepper until all the sugar is dissolved.
• Orange food coloring
FILIPINO CHEESE STICK CALAMARES
These deep-fried spring roll pastry sticks are (DEEP FRIED SQUID RINGS)
filled with amazing soft cheese. The final
touch is a simple dipping sauce made from Calamares is the Filipino version of deep-
mayo and ketchup. fried squid rings, drawing inspiration from
Mediterranean cuisines. “Calamares” is
derived from “Calamari,” which means squid
in Italian.
INGREDIENTS:
• 7 ounces cheddar cheese sliced into
individual strips
• 30 pieces spring roll lumpia wrapper INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 500 grams Frozen Calamari/Squid
INSTRUCTIONS: Rings or Fresh Calamari
• Wrap the cheeses in spring roll • ¾ cup flour
wrapper. • 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Heat the pan and pour-in the cooking • 1 tsp salt
oil. Deep-fry the cheese in spring roll • 1 tsp pepper
wrapper for 4 minutes or until the color • 2 medium eggs beaten
of the spring roll wrapper turns golden • 2 tbsp fish sauce
brown. • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or paprika
• Place in a plate with paper towel. • Vegetable oil for frying
• Serve with mayonnaise and ketchup.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Defrost the bag of frozen
squid/calamari rings in cold water. Or
prep your fresh squid by washing it.
• Before the squid is completely
defrosted, remove it from water and
strain well in a colander.
• Grab a bowl and combine your eggs
(beaten), fish sauce, and calamari,
and let it marinate for about 45
minutes to 1 hour.
• Grab another bowl and combine the
flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, and
paprika or cayenne pepper.
• Take each coated squid ring and
INGREDIENTS:
place it into the flour bowl and coat it
thoroughly. • 4 packed cups grated and sliced
• In a large frying pan, heat up your oil vegetables of choice
and place your squid rings in there. • 1 small onion diced or sliced
Cook for about 2-3 minutes until • 1 green onions or scallions chopped
slightly brown. • 1 ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
VEGETABLE OKOY • Ground black pepper
• Oil for frying
(FILIPINO VEGETABLE FRITTERS)
SWEET CHILI VINEGAR:
Okoy is a lightly battered, crispy fritter made
• ½ cup white vinegar
with mix vegetables. It’s absolutely delicious
and even better when dunked into a spicy • ½ tsp salt
vinegar dipping sauce. • 2-3 chopped or crushed chilis
(optional for spice)
• 2 tbsp cane sugar, or to taste
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium-sized red onion diced
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Prepare your vegetables. Grate the
pumpkin and carrot. Finely chop the
green beans and other vegetables.
• Place the mixed vegetables and
onions in a large bowl. Add in the salt.
Mix the vegetables well and allow to
sit for 15-20 minutes.
• To the bowl, add in the cornstarch,
flour, and pepper. Mix everything
together until the vegetables are
coated in the cornstarch-flour mixture.
• Heat a large frying pan or wok over
medium high heat. Add in enough oil
and deep fry the fritters.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce INGREDIENTS:
by mixing together all the ingredients
until the sugar is diluted. • 3 1/2 LBS unripe Papaya shredded
• Once the fritters are crisp throughout, • 1/2 cup sea salt
remove them from the oil and transfer • 1 piece 6-inch carrot
on a strainer to drain out any excess • 1 medium sized onion
oil. • 1/2 of red bell pepper cube or thick
• Serve the freshly cooked fritters hot strips
with the vinegar. • 1 piece 3-inch ginger cut into strips
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
ATCHARA
• 1/2 cup salt
(FILIPINO PICKLED PAPAYA)
INSTRUCTIONS:
The basic version of Atchara consists of
green unripe papaya, sometimes carrots and • Shred papaya and sprinkle in 1/2 cup
bell peppers, all brined in a sweetened of salt. Let it sit for about an hour and
solution. As a result, you get a crispy texture rinse. Using a cheese cloth squeeze
and an outstanding balance of sweet, tangy, out excess fluid. Set aside.
and spicy flavors at the same time.
• Place the vinegar, sugar, carrot, INGREDIENTS:
onion, pepper, ginger in a large • 8 slices Tasty bread (white bread)
saucepan and boil until the sugar is • 8 pcs cheese sticks
dissolve. Remove 1/2 cup of mixture. • 4 slices sweet ham or cooked
• Add shredded papaya into the vinegar ham cut into half to make 8 pcs of
mixture. Add the raisins and cook the ham slices
papaya for about 5 more minutes • 1 to 2 pcs raw eggs beaten
while gently mixing so that sauce coat • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs or
the papaya. Put the Atchara in a Japanese bread crumbs
container and pour in left over vinegar • 24 pcs toothpicks
mixture. • Cooking oil for deep frying
• Let cool and refrigerate for 3 months.
You can store it in the freezer also. INSTRUCTIONS:
• Remove the toasted skin of the
tasty bread slices by using a knife
FILIPINO FRIED HAM AND CHEESE and cutting out the edges.
• Using a rolling pin roll the bread
ROLL
until it becomes flat.
This mini treat is loaded with eggs, ham, • On a clean flat surface, lay a piece
cheese, and bread, all the well-loved of flattened bread and put on top a
elements that no one can resist. piece of ham and cheese stick.
• Then roll the bread with the ham
and cheese inside. Secure the roll
with 2 to 3 toothpicks on both ends
and the center.
• Prepare 2 plates containing beaten
eggs and the other, bread crumbs.
Dip the rolls in the beaten eggs first
until well coated then dredge in
bread crumbs. Do the same
procedure on the rest of the rolls.
• Heat oil in a pan deep enough for
frying the rolls. Then fry the rolls
until golden brown.
• Upon serving, remove the
toothpicks first. Then serve with
mayonnaise with ketchup.
SWEET AND SPICY DILIS • Pour the chili mix gradually onto the
(ANCHOVIES) anchovies in three batches. Mixing
while pouring until anchovies are fully
These dried anchovies coated in a coated.
mesmerizing layer of granulated sugar and • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the
chili powder. coated anchovies for 2 to 3 minutes or
until crunchy. NOTE: Make sure that
the oil is really hot before frying the
anchovies but avoid burning them.
• Remove from heat and transfer on a
plate. You can also let them cool and
place in a container with lid for later
consumption.
KILAWIN
(FILIPINO CEVICHE)
INGREDIENTS:
Kilawin is essentially the Filipino take on
• 2 cups dried anchovies (dried dilis) ceviche. The traditional way to make this dish
• ½ cup water is by marinating meaty and raw fish in a sharp
• 1 cup granulated sugar blend of vinegar, ginger, tomatoes, and
• ½ cup chili powder (or dried chili chiles.
finely blended)
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
INGREDIENTS:
CRISPY BAGBAGIS
• 3 tbsp. annatto seed oil (atsuete)
• 4 pcs. sweet corn Bagbagis is a super crispy appetizer loaded
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter with deep-fried pork intestines, dried bay,
• 1 tbsp. Knorr Liquid Seasoning salt, and peppercorn. Serve this heavenly
• 1 tsp. grated ginger dish with spicy vinegar, fish sauce, or lechon
• ½ pc Knorr Chicken Cube sauce.
• pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Begin by making the annatto seed oil
by sautéing 1 tablespoon of atsuete
seeds in 3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Once the seeds turn dark, remove and
discard.
• Next, peel back corn husks - making
sure they are still attached. Remove
and discard silk or corn hair. Pull the
husks back over the corn and let it
soak in cold water.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 lbs pork large intestines, pre-
cleaned
• 5 pcs dried bay/ laurel leaves
• 5 tbsp coarse rock salt
• 1 tbsp whole peppercorn
• Water for boiling, 3 batches
• 3 cups cooking oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Start by clean the pork intestines well
with running water.
• In a large pot, pour and boil the water.
Once the water starts to boil, add the
pork intestines. Boil for 15 minutes
then discard the water.
• Pour a clean batch of water to the pot.
Boil with the pork intestines for
another 15 to 20 minutes then discard
one more time.
• Pour the third batch of water to the pot
and let it boil. Add 3 tbsp of the rock
salt, bay leaves, and peppercorn.
Continue to boil in low to medium heat
for 1 hour.
• Remove the pork intestine and let
cool. Cut the intestines crosswise, into
small pieces. Rub the remaining rock
salt all over the pork intestines and let
it stay for 5 minutes.
• In a large pot, pour and heat the
cooking oil. Once the oil gets hot,
deep- fry the pork intestines until
crispy.
• Remove the crispy intestines from the
pot and arrange in a serving plate.
• Serve with spicy vinegar.