Spicy pork belly, spinach and coconut cream stew
Think of Bicol Express with more sauce and vegetables but with less heat. Born out of an effort not to waste excess vegetables in danger of spoiling, it’s a one pot …
Main Courses
Our definition of a main course is a dish, usually protein-based, that provides the most bulk in a meal. It can be a stew, a chunky soup, a stir fry, roast meat, fried meat or grilled fish. This is Asia, so, rice is the default partner.
But there are instances — as in the case of one bowl meals — when the main course is the only course for lunch or dinner.
Slow cooker miso ginger beef stew
Japanese inspired beef stew seasoned with soy sauce, sake and mirin, slow cooked with miso paste and fresh ginger, and served with lightly fried sweet potatoes.
Crispy mahi-mahi fillets with sticky lime and orange sauce
The juices and zests of lime and orange are boiled with sugar to make an aromatic sticky sauce to coat deep fried mahi-mahi fillets.
Shrimps and broccoli with lemon butter garlic sauce
A variation of an older recipe. We use shelled shrimps this time and add parboiled broccoli florets for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
Coconut Sriracha soda can roast chicken
Naturally sweet coconut cream and the fiery heat of Sriracha blend to make the perfect marinade for this retro-style roast chicken dish.
Pork and mushrooms spring rolls
Called lumpiang Shanghai by Filipinos, it's one of those deceptively simple dishes that, when done right, can be an everyday dish or served on special occasions.
Chicken, mushrooms and rice casserole
Easy and tasty, this one-pot chicken mushroom rice casserole is both comfort food and special occasion dish. Chicken wings were used here but feel free to substitute …