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Chicken Sopas Recipe

Chicken Sopas, a cherished Filipino comfort classic, is more than just a soup—it’s a hearty embrace in a bowl.

Chicken Sopas, a cherished Filipino comfort classic, is more than just a soup—it’s a hearty embrace in a bowl. This wholesome dish features succulent chicken pieces, elbow macaroni, and an array of vibrant vegetables, all bathed in a luscious broth enriched with the creamy goodness of milk. Often enjoyed during cool and rainy days, Chicken Sopas brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the table. Its preparation is a labor of love, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that resonate with Filipino culinary traditions. Whether served as a pick-me-up during chilly weather or as a nurturing dish for the unwell, Chicken Sopas is a reminder of the comforting and homey nature of Filipino cuisine, weaving tales of family gatherings and shared meals. It’s a culinary delight that transcends generations, offering solace and satisfaction in every spoonful. Dive into the heartwarming world of Chicken Sopas and let its delicious aroma and rich flavors transport you to the cozy kitchens of the Philippines.

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Chicken Sopas Recipe

Recipe by Yummy Food
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: SoupsCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

55

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

15

minutes

Chicken Sopas, a cherished Filipino comfort classic, is more than just a soup—it’s a hearty embrace in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Kilo boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced

  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fish sauce or soy sauce (optional, for additional seasoning)

  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

  • Saute Aromatics:
  • In a large pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add Chicken:
  • Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Boil Chicken Broth:
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Allow the chicken to simmer until it’s fully cooked and tender.
  • Add Vegetables:
  • Add sliced carrots to the pot and cook until slightly tender. Follow by adding shredded cabbage. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Include Macaroni:
  • Pour in the elbow macaroni and let it cook in the broth until al dente.
  • Pour in Milk:
  • Stir in the evaporated milk, ensuring it is well-distributed throughout the soup. You can adjust the milk quantity based on your desired creaminess.
  • Season to Taste:
  • Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper. If desired, add fish sauce or soy sauce for extra depth of flavor.
  • Simmer and Garnish:
  • Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes to let the flavors meld. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  • Serve Warm:
  • Ladle the Chicken Sopas into bowls and serve while it’s warm. Enjoy this comforting Filipino soup on its own or with a side of crusty bread.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like peas or corn. Chicken Sopas is versatile, and you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. This heartwarming soup is perfect for bringing a touch of Filipino comfort to your dining table.

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Tips for Success:

  • Organize Ingredients: Have all ingredients prepped and organized before starting to streamline the cooking process.
  • Taste as You Go: Taste the soup throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
  • Customize: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding or omitting vegetables based on your liking.

This recipe is approachable for cooks of various skill levels, including beginners. It’s a great introduction to Filipino comfort food, offering a delightful and satisfying soup experience.

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Mais con Yelo

Mais Con Yelo, translated as “corn with ice,” combines the comforting sweetness of corn with the chill of finely shaved ice.

Mais Con Yelo: A Refreshing Symphony of Corn and Ice

As the tropical heat blankets the Philippines, one cooling concoction emerges as a beacon of refreshment—Mais Con Yelo. A beloved Filipino dessert, it combines the comforting sweetness of corn with the chill of finely shaved ice, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that is both delightful and refreshing. Join us and learn how to recreate this cool sensation at home.

Mais Con Yelo, translated as “corn with ice,” has deep roots in Filipino culinary traditions. Its humble origins lie in the streets, where vendors skillfully blend crushed ice with sweet corn kernels, drizzle it with condensed milk, and serve it in plastic cups. This simple yet satisfying treat captures the essence of Filipino ingenuity and resourcefulness.

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Mais con Yelo

Recipe by Yummy Food
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Course: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings

Mais Con Yelo, translated as “corn with ice,” combines the comforting sweetness of corn with the chill of finely shaved ice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned)

  • 2 cups shaved ice

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

  • 1/4 cup condensed milk

  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

  • Pinch of salt

  • Crushed ice

  • Cornflakes (optional, for added crunch)

  • Grated Cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  • Prepare the Sweet Corn:
  • If using fresh corn, cook and cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain and set aside.
  • Shave the Ice:
  • Using an ice shaver or a food processor, finely shave enough ice to fill your serving glasses.
  • Assemble the Mais Con Yelo:
  • In individual serving glasses, layer the shaved ice and sweet corn kernels. Repeat until the glass is filled.
  • Prepare the Sweet Milk Mixture:
  • In a small bowl, mix the evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
  • Drizzle and Mix:
  • Drizzle the sweet milk mixture generously over the ice and corn layers. Use a long spoon to gently mix the ingredients, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
  • Top with Crunch (Optional):
  • For an extra layer of texture, top your Mais Con Yelo with a sprinkle of cornflakes.
  • Top with Grated Cheese (Optional):
  • Serve Immediately:
  • Mais Con Yelo is best enjoyed immediately to relish the contrast between the chilled ice and the sweet corn. Stir occasionally to maintain the perfect balance of flavors.

The provided recipe yields approximately 2 servings. If you need to serve more people, you can easily scale up the quantities of ingredients based on the number of servings you require. Adjusting the amounts of sweet corn, shaved ice, and sweet milk mixture proportionally will allow you to prepare the desired quantity for your intended number of guests.

Mais Con Yelo embodies the spirit of Filipino street food—a delightful combination of simplicity and flavor. Whether enjoyed as a midday pick-me-up or as a sweet conclusion to a savory meal, it is a testament to the Filipinos’ knack for turning humble ingredients into extraordinary treats. So, whip up a batch, sit back, and savor the refreshing allure of Mais Con Yelo, a cool symphony that dances on the palate and transports you to the vibrant streets of the Philippines.

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Easy Halo-Halo Recipe

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mix of various ingredients such as shaved ice, milk, sweet beans, fruits, and other toppings.

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mix of various ingredients such as shaved ice, milk, sweet beans, fruits, and other toppings. The name “halo-halo” literally means “mix-mix” in Tagalog, which refers to the process of mixing all the ingredients together before eating.

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Easy Halo-Halo Recipe

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Course: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mix of various ingredients such as shaved ice, milk, sweet beans, fruits, and other toppings.

Ingredients

  • Crushed or shaved ice

  • Sweetened condensed milk

  • Ube halaya (purple yam jam)

  • Sweetened red beans

  • Sweetened white beans

  • Nata de coco (coconut gel)

  • Jackfruit, diced

  • Leche flan (Filipino caramel custard)

  • Pinipig (crispy rice flakes)

Directions

  • Fill a tall glass with crushed or shaved ice.
  • Add a spoonful of ube halaya, sweetened red and white beans, nata de coco, and diced jackfruit.
  • Drizzle some sweetened condensed milk on top of the ingredients.
  • Add a slice of leche flan and sprinkle some pinipig on top.
  • Repeat the layering process until the glass is filled to the top.
  • Serve with a spoon and mix all the ingredients together before eating.

Notes

  • You can also add other toppings such as tapioca pearls, coconut strings, or sliced mangoes depending on your preference.

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Extra Creamy Carbonara Recipe

Carbonara is a popular Italian pasta dish that Filipinos love. This pasta dish is a common alternative to Spaghetti.

Extra Creamy Carbonara Recipe

Here is a very easy extra creamy carbonara recipe that you could prepare at home. Even a beginner cook can prepare this.

Carbonara is a popular Italian pasta dish that Filipinos love. This pasta dish is a common alternative to Spaghetti.

What is Carbonara?

Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish from Rome made with egg, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper. The dish arrived at its modern form, with its current name, in the middle of the 20th century.
The cheese is usually Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a combination of the two. Spaghetti is the most common pasta, but fettuccine, rigatoni, linguine, or bucatini are also used. Normally guanciale or pancetta are used for the meat component, but lardons of smoked bacon are a common substitute outside Italy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonara

The traditional Filipino carbonara includes these three main ingredients: fettuccine, ham, and milk. But in this recipe, we will make it extra creamy by adding cheese and cream.

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Extra Creamy Carbonara Recipe

Recipe by Yummy Food
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

1140

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

Carbonara is a popular Italian pasta dish that Filipinos love. This pasta dish is a common alternative to Spaghetti.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Fettuccine noodles (or any desired pasta)

  • 200 g sweet ham

  • 200 g bacon

  • 1 can evaporated milk

  • 250 ml all-purpose cream

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 head garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 1 tsp ground pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 250 g grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  • Prepare the fettuccine pasta based on cooking instructions and set aside.
  • Fry the bacon (not too crispy). Drain (you may use paper towel) then cut into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Fry the ham. Drain (you may use paper towel) then cut into small square pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat oil and saute garlic and onion in a pan.
  • Add 3/4 of fried bacon and ham.
  • Add the evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup.
  • Add the all-purpose cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to boil.
  • Season with ground pepper.
  • Add more evaporated milk or a cup of water if the sauce is too creamy or salty.
  • Simmer until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
  • Place the pasta and sauce on a pasta tray.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese together with the remaining bacon and ham bits.
  • Add chopped parsley (optional).
  • Serve with garlic bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size566

  • Amount Per ServingCalories1140
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 59.43g 77%
    • Saturated Fat 22.237g 112%
    • Trans Fat 0.617g
  • Cholesterol 217mg 73%
  • Sodium 2160mg 94%
  • Total Carbohydrate 99.06g 37%
    • Dietary Fiber 4.8g 18%
    • Total Sugars 13.54g
  • Protein 51.75g 104%
  • Vitamin D 6mcg 30%
  • Calcium 72mg 6%
  • Iron 35mg 195%
  • Potassium 944mg 21%
  • Vitamin A 44mcg 5%
  • Vitamin C 12mg 14%
  • Vitamin E 14mg 94%
  • Vitamin K 45mcg 38%
  • Thiamin 131mg 10917%
  • Riboflavin 101mg 7770%
  • Niacin 58mg 363%
  • Vitamin B6 48mg 2824%
  • Vitamin B12 91mcg 3792%
  • Folate 96mcg 24%
  • Pantothenic Acid 38mg 760%
  • Phosphorus 130mg 11%
  • Magnesium 37mg 9%
  • Zinc 77mg 700%
  • Selenium 87mcg 159%
  • Copper 55mg 6112%
  • Manganese 76mg 3305%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Easy Pinoy Leche Flan Recipe

Leche Flan is a variation of Creme Caramel, a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce.

Easy Pinoy Leche Flan Recipe

Here is an easy leche flan recipe that you could make at home.

Lechen Flan is a favorite Filipino dessert. It is almost always present in special occasions like town fiestas.

What is Leche Flan?

Leche Flan is a variation of Creme Caramel, a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce.

In the Philippines, flan is known as leche flan (the local term for the originally Spanish flan de leche, literally “milk flan”), which is a heavier version of the Spanish dish, made with condensed milk and more egg yolks. Leche flan is usually steamed over an open flame or stove top in an oval-shaped tin mold known as llanera (also spelled lyanera), although rarely it can also be baked. Leche flan is a staple dessert in celebratory feasts.
An even heavier version, called tocino de cielo or tocino del cielo (Spanish for “heaven’s bacon”), is similar, but has significantly more egg yolks and sugar.
Leche flan is also commonly baked into pastries. The most common is the Filipino dessert flan cake or leche flan cake, a Filipino chiffon or sponge cake with a layer of leche flan on top. It can similarly be baked into steamed cupcakes known as puto mamón, a combination known as puto flan.

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Recipe by Yummy Food
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: DESSERTCuisine: Filipino
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

718

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

Leche Flan is a variation of Creme Caramel, a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce.

Ingredients

  • For the Flan:

  • 12 egg yolks, beaten

  • 1 can  evaporated milk (or whole milk), (354 mL)

  • 1 can condensed milk, (410 mL)

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

  • water (for steaming)

  • For the Caramel:

  • 3 tbsp water

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

Directions

  • Prepare individual llanera (or two 9 x 2 in flan molds) and set aside.
  • Start by preparing the caramel. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil then reduce low heat before adding the sugar.
  • Stir continuously for about 2 minutes or until the sugar caramelizes or turns amber.
  • Immediately pour the caramelized sugar into prepared individual flan molds. Evenly spread the caramel in the molds. Set the molds aside.
  • Prepare the steamer. Place a steamer in a large saucepan or a wok. Pour in water to just below the steamer and bring to boil.
  • In a separate bowl, combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla.
  • Gently pass the beaten eggs through a strainer into the bowl.
  • Stir to combine and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared flan molds containing the caramel.
  • Cover the molds with aluminum foil, arrange into the steamer (water should already boiling before placing the molds inside) and steam for 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Set aside to cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Run a knife along the edges of the flan molds to loosen. Turn the molds over onto a platter or individual plates. The flan should come out easily with the caramel on top.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size270

  • Amount Per ServingCalories718
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 20.32g 27%
    • Saturated Fat 9.145g 46%
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 582mg 194%
  • Sodium 211mg 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate 117.17g 43%
    • Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    • Total Sugars 114.79g
  • Protein 19.04g 39%
  • Vitamin D 28mcg 140%
  • Calcium 52mg 4%
  • Iron 12mg 67%
  • Potassium 626mg 14%
  • Vitamin A 51mcg 6%
  • Vitamin C 4mg 5%
  • Vitamin E 10mg 67%
  • Vitamin K 1mcg 1%
  • Thiamin 17mg 1417%
  • Riboflavin 72mg 5539%
  • Niacin 2mg 13%
  • Vitamin B6 21mg 1236%
  • Vitamin B12 62mcg 2584%
  • Folate 22mcg 6%
  • Pantothenic Acid 53mg 1060%
  • Phosphorus 74mg 6%
  • Magnesium 15mg 4%
  • Zinc 31mg 282%
  • Selenium 77mcg 140%
  • Copper 10mg 1112%
  • Manganese 4mg 174%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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