South east asian main dish recipes

Sinigang na Ulo ng Maya-maya

Most Filipinos grew up eating 'sinigang'. All kinds and types of this dish is a blast to the pinoys!

Relyenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish)

Fresh Lumpia

A fresh take on vegetarian egg rolls

Singapore Fried noodles

Singapore Fried noodles

Pork Igado

This is a regional Filipino delicacy served in most celebrations. It consists of pork and liver sauteed with bell peppers.

Papaitan

This recipe is one of the famous exotic food from the northern part of the country. Most of the time, cooks use Goat innards (including bile) for…

Adobong Baka

Adobo is one of the favorites in the Philippines. It has many variations and this is one of my faves!

Thai Ginger Chicken

This is one of the most popular Thai dishes and one of the easiest to make. You can substitute lots of different vegetables and it will still turn…

Braised Pork: Filipino Humba

Humba is an interesting dish. This slow braised pork (could be pork belly, pork ribs or both) is cooked in a sweet glaze of sugar (panocha/palm…

Homemade Fried Chicken

This is my version of fried chicken marinade that my kid loves so much.

Ginisang Monggo (Monggo Beans stew)

Monggo beans has been one of the primary meal of any Filipino family. Everyone has tried this for sure. It can…

Inubarang Manok (Coconut-simmered Chicken)

The province of Aklan in Central Philippines is best known for its Ati-Atihan festival, one that would almost…

Thai Shrimp Curry Over Rice Noodles

This is adapted from a recipe in Bon Appetit in 2005. I added several ingredients that were not in the…

Pui Saag with Shrimp Curry

Today's recipe is of a type of greeny leaf which is called 'Pui/Puhi" We call it 'Pui Saag' in Bangladesh. A very popular type of green leaf that is…

Daing na Bangus (Vinegar Marinade for Fish)

Daing na bangus is an authentic Filipino dish where fish is marinated in fermented vinegar, garlic and…