The Philippine Cookbook

Here is the cookbook that presents to America the cooking of the Philippines, an extraordinary classic cuisine adapted to the specific requirements of the U.S. kitchens. In it you’ll find adobo—a rich marinated stew of chicken or pork, succulently flavored with vinegar and soy sauce; pancit guisado—sautéed noodles laced with crunchy vegetables, thinly sliced sausage, and baby shrimp; estofado—prepared with burnt sugar sauce; and ginataan—meat prepared with coconut milk. Reflecting the best elements of the cooking of Malaysia, China, and Spain, which form the ethnic base of the 7,000 Philippine Islands, this cuisine is not only marvelously tasteful, but quick and easy to prepare, as well as light and nutritious—perfect for the health-mind American with more imagination and taste than time or budget. If you’re looking for a whole new array of tastes and textures in appetizers, rice, meat, fish entrees, noodles and vegetarian dishes, salads, condiments, and desserts, you’ll find your palate wonderfully stimulated by The Philippine Cookbook.

Learn authentic and delicious recipes with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook. This delightful collection of 85 tried and tested recipes from the Philippines showcases the full range of authentic dishes from the country. Each region has its own distinct food culture, and this book relates the secrets and soul of dishes that create the cultural mosaic that is the Philippines. The Filipino Cookbook features easy, step-by-step instructions that Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike will enjoy. Learn to make the famous vegetable dishes of the Tagalog Peninsula to the seafood and noodles of the Visayan Islands and the spicy and colorful curries of Mindanao. Learn to make a perfect Pinakbet (Sauteed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste) or a delicious Halo-Halo (Mixed Fruits Dessert). Regale your friends with a wonderfully easy Paella (Rice and Seafood Medley) and Morcon (Stuffed Beef Roll) or an amazing bowl of Pininyahang Manok (Chicken with Pineapple). Utilizing readily available ingredients, The Filipino Cookbook allows anyone to create authentic Filipino food at home, whether you are one of the 4 million Filipino-Americans living in the United States or simply interested in trying something new. Authentic Filipino recipes include: Pan de Sal Bread Rolls Wonton Soup Crispy Lechon Pork Chicken Adobo Sweet and Sour Fish Mung Bean and Spinach Stew Noodles with Shrimp and Tofu Sweet Banana and Jackfruit Rolls Iced Tapioca Pearl and Jelly Drink

"This is a colorful crash course in Filipino cooking, with everything from classic chicken adobo to modern twists like squash and long bean risotto. [Marvin] creates a book that he hopes will spark a new and lasting interest in Filipino food and culture."—Food Network blog In The Adobo Road Cookbook, Marvin Gapultos, a food blogger-turned-gourmet food trucker, brings the exotic—yet easy to make—flavors of the Philippines into your home with this beautiful Filipino Cookbook. With a distinct lack of Filipino restaurants to be found, the road to great Filipino food begins and ends at home. In his debut cookbook, Marvin demonstrates that Filipino cuisine can be prepared in any kitchen—from Manila to Los Angeles and everywhere in-between. Marvin interprets traditional Filipino flavors with equal parts kitchen savvy and street smarts—providing easy-to-follow, tried-and-true recipes that serve as a guide to the pleasures of Filipino cooking. The nearly 100 recipes in these pages pave a culinary road trip that transports home cooks to the roadside food stalls, bars and home kitchens of the Philippines, to the hungry streets of L.A., and even into the kitchens of Marvin's grandmother, mother and aunties. A highly personal take on traditional Filipino cooking, The Adobo Road Cookbook boasts a tantalizing mix of native Filipino flavors, as well as influences from Spain, Mexico, China, and the U.S. From chapters featuring surefire entertaining foods like Filipino bar food, street food and cocktails to a complete section of adobo recipes, both traditional and with a twist, the recipes found in The Adobo Road Cookbook express Marvin's unique approach to cooking. All of his recipes emphasize their authentic Filipino roots, taking advantage of traditional island flavors for which the Philippines is rightly renowned. Original Filipino recipes include: Slow-Braised Pork Belly and Pineapple Adobo Spicy Sizzling Pork (Sisig) Salmon and Miso Sour Soup (Sinigang) Chili Crab Spring Rolls (Lumpia) Coconut Milk Risotto with Kabocha Squash and Long Beans Chicken Adobo Pot Pies Sweet Corn and Coconut Milk Panna Cotta Spicy Sizzling Pork Gin Fizz Tropical Banana-Nut Spring Rolls

Filipino cuisine is renowned for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and diverse array of dishes. From the tropical climate that yields an abundance of fruits to the variety of influences from Spanish, Chinese, and American culture, the Filipino cookbook is a beautiful representation of the country's gastronomic traditions. This cookbook will provide readers with an in-depth look at the fundamentals of Filipino cooking as well as some delicious recipes to try at home.

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Presents to America the cooking of the Philippines, an extraordinary classic cuisine adapted to the specific requirements of U.S. kitchens. In it you¿ll find ¿adobo¿ -- a rich, marinated stew of chicken or pork, flavored with vinegar and soy sauce; ¿pancit guisado¿ -- sautéed noodles laced with vegetables, sausage and baby shrimp; ¿estofado,¿ prepared with burnt-sugar sauce; and ¿ginataan,¿ meat prepared with coconut milk. Reflecting the best elements of the cooking of Malaysia, China and Spain, which form the ethnic base of the 7,000 Philippine Islands, this cuisine is not only tasty, but quick and easy to prepare, as well as light and nutritious. If you¿re looking for a new array of tastes and textures, you¿ll find your palate stimulated by this cookbook. Illus.

The Philippines never stop surprising the world with authentic recipes. And now, you have the possibility to discover the best of the Filipino Recipes in your own home. The best cookbook is here to help you introduce the unique flavors to your table. This specific cuisine is known for the Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and American influence. However, they have kept the local tastes intact for your enjoyment. As you turn each page, you will stumble upon a huge variety of awesome dishes. The ones that want to discover new cultures and flavors will definitely be amazed by the recipes. Do you want to experience the exotic flavors of the Filipino Recipes? Make sure that you grab your copy of this cookbook right now!