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 callos

The Filipino version of the Spanish beef tripe stew, callos is often served as a special occasion dish because of the laborious cooking process. Using a slow cooker makes …

Chicken piccata

Pounded chicken thigh fillets are dredged in flour, browned in olive oil then braised shortly with garlic, capers, white wine and lemon juice. Off the heat, more butter …

Lasagna with Béchamel (white sauce) and pesto

Seriously, there's more to lasagna than red sauce. Mozzarella is not a must either.

Stuffed and rolled pork loin

Here’s a way of cooking something as visually and gastronomically exciting as Filipino morcon but with just a fraction of the cost and a third of the cooking time.

Chicken Arrabbiata

What is arrabbiata? It's Italian for "angry" which should you give you an idea about how the flavors of the dish will roll in your mouth. Chili is among the ingredients.

Moo shu pork

A stir fried dish with pork, black fungus, cucumber and eggs, moo shu pork comes from northern China. Typically served with rice, the pork in moo shu can be substituted …

Chicken stewed in tomato cream sauce

Chicken thighs are slow cooked in hand-crushed stewed tomatoes, cream, onion, garlic, chilies, thyme, bay leaves and sweet peas. Chicken stewed in tomato sauce is even …