Learn How to Cook Filipino Food
If you’ve been researching about what the Philippine culture is, you may have read or heard many times that food is what foreigners look forward to, aside from the pristine white sand beaches you can visit here. You may have even heard of “balut” and Adobo, which are the two most mentioned food you should try here.
However, if you’re out of the country and would like to try the taste of Filipino food you missed back here, you can still do so! Here are some books and websites which could help you cook your favorite meals anytime and anywhere.
Books
1. The Filipino Cookbook: 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight Your Family and Friends by Miki Garcia ($14.34)
Here, you can read up on authentic Filipino dishes from different parts of the Philippines that you can cook by yourself! From basic recipes, to meat dishes, to desserts, they’ve got you covered.
2. 7000 Islands: A Food Portrait of the Philippines by Yasmin Newman ($30.08)
Take a look at the Philippine food culture through the beautifully illustrated dishes presented in this book! Here, you will see 13 chapters of recipes that will guide you on your culinary journey.
3. The Adobo Road Cookbook by Marvin Gapultos ($15.47)
No, it’s not just about Adobo—Marvin Gapultos tells in this book how you can prepare Filipino dishes even when you’re out of the country! You’ll be able to see 99 recipes here through a unique approach to cooking.
4. Filipino Homestyle Dishes: Delicious Meals in Minutes by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco ($12.00)
In a hurry to prepare Filipino food for lunch? Fret no more, as this book will give you quick and easy steps to cook these delicious meals in just a matter of minutes!
5. Kain Po! A Collection of Simple Filipino Recipes by Cooking Penguin ($12.95)
Thinking of preparing all-time favourite Filipino food? Let this book be your guide, as it suggests ideas on what to prepare for your special meal!
Websites/ YouTube Channels
6. Kusina Central (https://www.youtube.com/user/kusinasentral)
Subscribe to this channel to see two to three minutes of cooking videos that you can follow as you prepare your own!
7. PagkaingPinoyTV (https://www.youtube.com/user/PagkaingPinoyTV)
We know that aside from main dishes, you also miss Filipino street food and snacks. Here, you’ll be able to learn to bake through their short clips that will teach you step by step guides on how to make your own delicacies!
8. Del Monte Kitchenomics (http://www.delmonte.ph/kitchenomics/)
Check this website for a very informative guide on preparing your favourite Filipino food! If you want a budget saver, everyday dish, or food for special occasion, you can search it on their user-friendly website.
9. Yummy (http://www.yummy.ph/)
Just by the title itself, you’ll know that all the recipes are hare indeed delectable. At Yummy, you can easily search for food you can cook with whatever amount of time you have in your hands!
10. Pinoy Cooking Recipes (http://www.pinoycookingrecipes.com/)
Want some cooking tips to make your dishes better? Visit this blog to learn about not-so-popular Filipino dishes which you can try to cook that will wow your guests!
Are you excited to cook yet? Head on over to your favourite bookstore, log on to your favourite shopping website, or simply subscribe to these video channels to get you started with your Filipino Food Cooking 101!
All prices and photos for Books are from Amazon.com
