Pork Siomai: Filipino-Style Dumplings with Calamansi Soy
Pork siomai are juicy little dumplings built for dipping in calamansi soy, chile garlic oil, and the kind of merienda plate nobody wants to share.
Siopao Asado: Steamed Filipino Buns with Sweet Pork Filling
Siopao asado is soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet-savory pork, the kind of merienda that feels like a whole meal in one bun.
Ilocos Empanada: Crispy Orange Empanada with Longganisa and Egg
Ilocos empanada is crisp, orange, savory, and dramatic, with longganisa, egg, and crunchy vegetables tucked into a blistered shell.
Lumpiang Sariwa: Fresh Filipino Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Lumpiang sariwa is soft, saucy, crunchy, and fresh, with a tender wrapper wrapped around warm vegetables and spooned with peanut-garlic sauce.
Dinakdakan: Ilocano Chopped Pork with Calamansi and Chiles
Dinakdakan is bold, tangy, rich, and crunchy-edged, with chopped pork tossed in a creamy citrus dressing and plenty of onion.
Tokwa't Baboy: Fried Tofu and Pork with Soy-Vinegar Dressing
Tokwa't baboy is all contrast: crisp tofu, tender pork, sharp onions, and a salty-tangy dressing that wakes up the whole plate.
Crispy Pata: Filipino Fried Pork Leg with Vinegar Dip
Crispy pata is dramatic party food: tender pork under blistered skin, chopped at the table and balanced with a bright vinegar dip.
Inihaw na Liempo: Filipino Grilled Pork Belly
Inihaw na liempo gives you smoky pork belly, crisp edges, and a sharp dipping sauce that makes every bite want rice.
Filipino Pork Barbecue Skewers: Sweet-Savory Party BBQ
Filipino pork barbecue skewers are sweet, garlicky, glossy, and smoky, the kind of party food that disappears while the rice is still steaming.
Goto: Filipino Beef Tripe Rice Porridge
Goto is a cozy rice porridge with tender beef tripe, ginger broth, fried garlic, scallions, and calamansi for a bowl that is both gentle and deeply savory.