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Recipe: Fresh Lumpia (Lumpia Sariwa)

Fresh Lumpia, or Lumpia Sariwa, is a completely different animal than fried lumpia. The latter is what’s commonly found in Filipino restaurants in the US, and it’s very similar to a fried Chinese eggroll or Vietnamese spring roll. Fresh lumpia … Continue reading

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Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Adobo

Adobo is often referred to as the Filipino national dish, an irresistible medley of rich tangy sauce and meltingly tender meat. The Instant Pot is ideal for making Pork Adobo because you can sauté the ingredients, cook the meat in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pork Adobo, Carnitas Style

I cooked the pork the way I make carnitas to make this extra tender and juicy Pork Adobo. The marinade adds delicious flavor and the vinegar provides a kick at the end. Ingredients: 1 pork butt, approximately 4 pounds ½ … Continue reading

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Food for Thought: Market Manila

Let’s try something new. From time to time, I’ll share a link and a bit of info about a food blog that I read and recommend. We will mostly stay off the beaten track… don’t hold your breath, Rachael Ray. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sizzling Chicken Sisig

Sisig is a Pinoy (Filipino) bar snack made with pig parts (snout, ears etc) that are cooked on a sizzling platter, combined with peppers and onions, and eaten with beer. I ran across a quick and easy variation that uses … Continue reading

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