Authentic Ilocos Empanada Recipe

Ilocos Empanada is a popular Filipino street food that originated from the Ilocos region of the Philippines.

Ilocos Empanada is a popular Filipino street food that originated from the Ilocos region of the Philippines. This delicious snack is made with a crispy orange shell filled with savory meat, vegetables, and egg.


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Here’s an authentic recipe for making Ilocos Empanada:

Authentic Ilocos Empanada Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MeriendaCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Medium

Ilocos Empanada is a popular Filipino street food that originated from the Ilocos region of the Philippines.

Ingredients

  • For the Empanada dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/2 cup orange annatto oil (achiote oil)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • For the Empanada filling:
  • 1 cup ground pork

  • 1 cup diced potatoes

  • 1 cup diced carrots

  • 1/2 cup chopped onions

  • 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers

  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

  • 3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, annatto oil, and salt. Mix until it forms a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, potatoes, carrots, onions, green bell peppers, and green onions. Add the chopped eggs and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin or a tortilla press to make a thin, round disc.
  • Spoon a portion of the filling onto one-half of the dough disc. Fold the other half over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork or twist to create a rope-like seal.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the empanadas in the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the empanadas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the empanadas while hot and crisp. You can also serve it with a vinegar dip or a spicy sauce for added flavor.

Ilocos Empanada is a delicious and filling snack that is perfect for any occasion. With this authentic recipe, you can make your own Ilocos Empanada at home and enjoy the rich flavors and textures of this beloved Filipino dish.


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Banana Bread Recipe

Banana bread is a classic treat that is easy to make. This delicious bread is made with bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and simple ingredients.

Banana Bread Recipe

Banana bread is a classic treat that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This delicious bread is made with ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and a few other simple ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or a dessert to share with friends, this banana bread recipe is sure to hit the spot!


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Recipe for Banana Bread:

Banana Bread Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: DessertCuisine: InternationalDifficulty: Easy

Banana bread is a classic treat that is easy to make. This delicious bread is made with bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • Pinch of salt

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  • If desired, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Enjoy your delicious banana bread! You can serve it warm with a pat of butter or toast it for a crispy crust. This bread also freezes well, so you can save some for later or share it with friends.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to use up overripe bananas, this banana bread recipe is the perfect solution. With its tender crumb, sweet flavor, and irresistible aroma, it is sure to become a family favorite. So, preheat your oven and get baking!

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Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola Recipe

This Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola recipe is an interesting way to make meatballs into a tasty dish. Bola-bola is Filipino for meatballs.

Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola Recipe

This Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola recipe is an interesting way to make meatballs into a tasty dish. Bola-bola is Filipino for meatballs.

Kaldereta or Caldereta is originally a goat meat stew. It originated from the Philippines. Over the years, variants of the dish have used beef, chicken, or pork.

Commonly, the meat is stewed with vegetables, liver paste and tomato sauce. The easiest way to re-create the liver paste is to use canned liver spread.

Caldereta is derived from the Spanish word caldera which means cauldron. The dish is similar to meat stews from Spain and Portugal which was brought to the Philippines by the Spaniards during their occupation. Over the years, it has transformed into a uniquely Filipino dish.

Kaldereta also has similarities with afritada and mechado.

Kaldereta is usually served during festivities. It is also a preferred pulutan (food or dish prepared for a drinking session).


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Recipe for Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola:

Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Medium
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

This Pork Kaldereta Bola-bola recipe is an interesting way to make meatballs into a tasty dish. Bola-bola is Filipino for meatballs.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, green, cut into 1 x 1-inch cubes

  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, red, cut into 1 x 1-inch cubes

  • 1 cup potato, cut into chunks then fried

  • Bola-Bola:
  • 300 g ground pork

  • 2/3 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 pc egg

  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce

  • Kaldereta Sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp oil

  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup liver spread

  • 1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Tomato Sauce (250g)

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce

  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • Mix ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion, and soy sauce together until well incorporated then form every 1 tablespoon of the bola-bola mixture into balls.
  • For the Kaldereta Sauce: In a pan, sauté the garlic in oil until aromatic. Add the liver spread then sauté for 1 minute. Add the DEL MONTE Filipino Style Tomato Sauce, soy sauce, and water. Add the balls then let it simmer covered until balls are cooked.
  • Turn the heat off then add the green and red bell pepper. Cover for another 3 minutes. Serve with fried potatoes.

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Easy Filipino Puto Recipe

Puto is a Filipino steamed rice cake, traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough (galapong).

Easy Filipino Puto Recipe

Here is an easy Filipino Puto recipe that you can make at home!

What is Filipino Puto?

Puto is a Filipino steamed rice cake, traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough (galapong). It is eaten as is or as an accompaniment to a number of savoury dishes (most notably, dinuguan). Puto is also an umbrella term for various kinds of indigenous steamed cakes, including those made without rice. It is a sub-type of kakanin (rice cakes).

The key characteristics are that they are cooked by steaming and are made with some type of flour (to contrast with bibingka, which are baked cakes). There are exceptions, however, like puto seko which is a baked dry cookie. The traditional puto made with galapong is sometimes referred to as putong puti (“white puto“) or putong bigas (“rice puto) to distinguish it from other dishes also called puto.

Modern variants of puto may also use non-traditional ingredients like ube (purple yam), vanilla, or chocolate.

From Wikipedia

The Filipino Puto is one of the country’s most famous rice cakes. It is also one of the most basic regarding the ingredients and the simplicity of the procedure.

Learn how to make your own Filipino Puto here. Who knows, you can turn this into a business venture. So Yummy, So Easy no special equipment needed.


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Recipe for Easy Filipino Puto:

Easy Filipino Puto Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Puto is a Filipino steamed rice cake, traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough (galapong).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice

  • 1 tablespoon cooked rice

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

  • Oil for brushing pans

  • Cheese, sliced into small pieces (optional)

Directions

  • Wash rice and soak in water for at least 5 hours.
  • Add in the cooked rice.
  • Pour the soaked rice into a blender and add some water (water used for soaking) until it reaches the level of the rice.
  • Blend for about 1 & 1/2 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the baking powder, water, and sugar.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Strain mixture into another bowl.
  • Brush muffin pans with oil then pour about 2 tbsp of mixture into each muffin mold.
  • Place muffin pan in a steamer and steam over high heat for about 15 minutes (don’t open the steamer during the cooking process).
  • Remove from muffin pans and top with a slice of cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Quick and Easy Egg Salad Recipe

Egg Salad is one of the simplest side dishes or palaman (Filipino word for sandwich filling) you can make.

Quick and Easy Egg Salad Recipe

Egg Salad is one of the simplest side dishes or palaman (Filipino word for sandwich filling) you can make. You probably know how to make one already as everyone might have their own version of it. This is a wonderful-tasting egg salad for sandwiches that you will definitely devour.

You may consider this as an upgrade to your usual Egg Salad recipe. Try this one today. You will love it.


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Recipe for Quick & Easy Egg Salad:

Quick and Easy Egg Salad Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: SALADDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Egg Salad is one of the simplest side dishes or palaman (Filipino word for sandwich filling) you can make.

Ingredients

  • 8 (10–minute) hard boiled eggs (11 minutes if out of refrigerator)

  • ½ cup red sweet onions, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • 1 ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup fresh basil, cut into strips

Directions

  • After boiling the eggs, chill in ice water for 5 minutes. Peel off the shells. Chop the eggs.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Serve on bread or toast or have it as a side dish.

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Relyenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish) Recipe

Relyenong Bangus is a Filipino dish of Milkfish stuffed with minced milkfish meat, carrots, ham, raisins, peas and spices.

Relyenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish) Recipe

Relyenong bangus or rellenong bangus (Stuffed Milkfish) is a very special Filipino dish. It is also considered a party dish because of the amount of work involved in cooking it. The ingredients are not expensive though.

Relyenong Bangus is a Filipino dish of Milkfish stuffed with minced milkfish meat, carrots, ham, raisins, peas and spices.


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Recipe for Relyenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish):

Relyenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish) Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Difficult
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

40

minutes

Relyenong Bangus is a Filipino dish of Milkfish stuffed with minced milkfish meat, carrots, ham, raisins, peas and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 big bangus (milkfish)

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, diced

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 4 tablespoons of cooking oil

  • ham, finely chopped

  • raisins

  • cooked peas

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Scale and remove the intestines of the bangus.
  • With a very sharp knife, slowly remove the meat of the fish from the skin through the opening cavity below the head. Remove the spine by snapping off the bone at the base of the tail and head. Use a long spoon to scrape all the meat from the skin.
  • Marinate the head and skin in lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper.
  • Boil in 1/2 cup of water the bangus meat with some salt for 5 minutes.
  • Sauté the garlic and onions until slightly brown then add the tomatoes and carrots until tender.
  • Add the chopped ham, cooked peas, raisins and the bangus meat to the mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add a beaten egg to the sauté and mix well.
  • Stuff the mixture inside the bangus skin and head. Sew the cavity if needed.
  • Fry in oil until golden brown.
  • Slice slightly diagonal (1 1/2 inch thick) and serve.

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Easy Tortang Giniling Recipe

Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet) is a popular Filipino breakfast that is usually served with fried rice and banana ketchup.

Easy Tortang Giniling Recipe

Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet) is a popular Filipino breakfast that is usually served with fried rice and banana ketchup. Tortang Giniling is also a common menu in Filipino eateries (carinderia or karinderya).

A typical omelet recipe involves meat and other fillings to be wrapped around the egg. Tortang Giniling, however, has all the ingredients mixed with the beaten eggs prior to cooking.


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Recipe for Tortang Giniling:

Easy Tortang Giniling Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: BreakfastCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Tortang Giniling (Ground Pork Omelet) is a popular Filipino breakfast that is usually served with fried rice and banana ketchup.

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, beaten

  • 1/2 kilo ground pork

  • 2 pcs small red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tbsp cilantro (wansoy), chopped

  • 2 pcs small red onion, diced

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 medium potatoes, diced

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • banana ketchup (for dipping)

Directions

  • Place beaten eggs in a bowl, set them aside.
  • Pour oil in a non-stick frying pan over high heat.
  • Add diced potatoes and heat until golden brown.
  • Add the garlic and onions. Continue to fry until onion is cooked.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Add ground pork and cook until it is golden brown.
  • Add bell pepper and cook for one more minute.
  • Add chopped cilantro (wansoy) and mix with the rest of the ingredients.
  • When cooked, transfer the meat mixture into the bowl with beaten eggs.
  • Mix well the cooked meat and beaten eggs.
  • Scoop about 3 tbsp of the meat and egg mixture in the pan.
  • Fry each side of the tortang giniling until golden brown.
  • Repeat the process until you used up all your ingredients.
  • Serve hot with ketchup.

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Easy Tortang Talong Recipe

Tortang Talong (eggplant omelet) is a fritter from Filipino cuisine made by pan-frying grilled whole eggplants dipped in an egg mixture.

Easy Tortang Talong Recipe

Tortang Talong (eggplant omelet) is a fritter from Filipino cuisine made by pan-frying grilled whole eggplants dipped in an egg mixture. It is a popular lunch meal in the Philippines. Tortang Talong is also a staple in the menu of Filipino cuisine restaurants and carinderias (eateries).

The basic tortang talong recipe starts with grilling the entire eggplant until the flesh is soft and the skin becomes charred. This should be possible in a charcoal grill, a baking pan, or over a direct flame, like on a gas stove with the eggplant wrapped in aluminum foil. The grilling gives the eggplant a distinct smoky flavor. The charred skin is then peeled off with the stalk being retained. The fleshed is mashed flat using a fork. The flesh is then dipped into a beaten egg mixture seasoned with salt. Other variations use a salt and spice mixture. The eggplant is then fried until the outside is brown and crispy.

The most common variety of eggplant in the Philippines is the long and slender purple kind. If the larger and rounder eggplant variety is to be used, the eggplant may need to be halved, with the stalk still attached, so it can be grilled more evenly.

Tortang talong is usually served with rice. It is eaten best with a dipping sauce like soy sauce, vinegar, banana ketchup, etc. Additional seasoning may be used like black pepper, calamansi, or chilis. It can also be served as a side dish to meat dishes.

A good dish to pair the Tortang Tolang is with Crispy Pata.

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Recipe for Tortang Talong:

Easy Tortang Talong Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainDifficulty: Easy

Tortang Talong (eggplant omelet) is a fritter from Filipino cuisine made by pan-frying grilled whole eggplants dipped in an egg mixture.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces eggplant (long, slender variety preferred)

  • 2 pieces raw eggs

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 4 tbsp cooking oil

Directions

  • Grill the eggplant until the color of skin turns almost black
  • Let the eggplant cool for a while then peel off the skin. Set aside.
  • Crack the eggs and place them in a bowl.
  • Add salt and beat.
  • Once cooled, place the eggplant on a flat surface and flatten using a fork.
  • Dip the flattened eggplant in the beaten egg mixture.
  • Heat the pan and pour the cooking oil.
  • Fry the eggplant (that was dipped in the beaten mixture). Makes sure that both sides are cooked. Frying time will take you about 3 to 4 minutes per side on medium heat.
  • Serve with rice and enjoy!

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Easy Ham Mushroom Omelette

This easy Ham Mushroom Omellette is made from leftover food that can be found in the refrigerator.

Easy Ham Mushroom Omelette

This recipe is a quick and easy omelet. Leftover food that we have in the fridge is the main ingredient. You can use bacon or Spam® as a ham alternative.

What is an Omelette?

In cuisine, an omelette or omelet is a dish made from beaten eggs, fried with butter or oil in a frying pan (without stirring as in scrambled egg). It is quite common for the omelette to be folded around fillings such as chives, vegetables, mushrooms, meat (often ham or bacon), or some combination of the above. Whole eggs or egg whites are often beaten with a small amount of milk, cream, or water.

Wikipedia

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Recipe for Ham Mushroom Omelette:

HAM MUSHROOM OMELET

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: BREAKFASTCuisine: InternationalDifficulty: Easy

This recipe is a quick and easy omelette. Leftover food that we have in the fridge is the main ingredient. You can use bacon or Spam® as a ham alternative.

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh eggs

  • 2 slices of cooked ham

  • 1/2 cup button mushrooms

  • 1 small onion

  • olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil. Sauté onions, ham, and mushrooms until softened. Set aside.
  • On medium heat and a bit of oil pour in the beaten eggs to the skillet pan. Gently stir from edge to center to cook evenly.
  • Put back on top the sautéd ham, mushroom, and onions to the center of the pan. Fold the egg to wrap the filling. Flip to other side. Serve with mayo sriracha sauce. Enjoy!

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