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Top 15 Classic Filipino Ulam Recipes You Need to Try

I am sharing with you my top 15 classic Filipino ulam recipes that are perfect for everyday meals that are simple, tasty, and always best with rice!
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  • Adobong Baboy (Pork Adobo)
    • The unbeatable, soy sauce-vinegar combo that’s both tangy and savory.
  • Sinigang na Baboy
    • That comforting asim-tamis broth that makes you crave extra rice.
  • Chicken Tinola
    • A light and gingery soup perfect for rainy days.
  • Beef Kare-Kare
    • Creamy peanut sauce with bagoong on the side — a true Filipino feast!
  • Paksiw na Bangus
    • Sweet, sour, and garlicky — the ultimate bangus dish.
  • Pork Menudo
    • A tomato-based stew loaded with pork, liver, and veggies.
  • Bistek Tagalog
    • Tender beef slices soaked in soy sauce and calamansi, topped with onion rings.
  • Laing (Gabi Leaves in Coconut Milk)
    • Creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor — best with fried fish!
  • Lechon Kawali
    • Crispy, golden pork belly — crunchy outside, juicy inside.
  • Pritong Tilapia
    • Simple fried fish, but always the perfect ulam when dipped in toyomansi.
  • Pork Giniling
    • Ground pork sautéed with potatoes, carrots, and green peas — classic and budget-friendly.
  • Ginisang Monggo
    • Nutty mung beans simmered with garlic and pork bits.
  • Pinakbet
    • A vegetable mix with bagoong and pork, full of umami goodness.
  • Afritadang Manok
    • Chicken in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers and potatoes.
  • Inihaw na Liempo
    • Grilled pork belly, smoky and juicy with a sweet-savory marinade.