Filipino salmon and white miso soup  

Heat a medium pot and add 2 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil on medium heat. Saute chopped 2 onions and 8 cloves minced garlic.  Add 4 chopped tomatoes (or 28 oz canned chopped tomatoes, drained) and cook until wilted.  Deglaze with 2 cups white wine, increase heat until reduced by half.  Pour in 8 cups water,… Continue reading Filipino salmon and white miso soup  

Filipino chicken ginger soup with rice (arroz caldo)

This recipe is from a college friend, Monica. Place a whole chicken, cut-up, in a large stock pot.  Add water to cover the chicken (about 10-12 cups), then bring to a boil, remove protein scum, reduce heat, and then add about ½ lb thinly-sliced, fresh ginger (you can leave the skin on).  Cover and let simmer until chicken… Continue reading Filipino chicken ginger soup with rice (arroz caldo)

Filipino chicken adobo with potatoes

Great food to enjoy on a snowy day. Using a large Dutch oven, sauté a sliced onion in some canola oil. When slightly wilted, add about 6 garlic cloves (sliced), being careful not to burn them. When fragrant, add about 3 skinless chicken quarters, cut into three pieces (drum, thigh with bone, thigh without bone),… Continue reading Filipino chicken adobo with potatoes

Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)

Using a stock pot, saute 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) in a little oil until browned.  Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Set chicken aside, and then add 1 large onion (chopped) and saute until wilted.  Add 16 oz cherry tomatoes (cut in half) and 4 garlic cloves (minced),… Continue reading Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)