Filipino Dishes You Must Try | Top 30 Pinoy Food Favorites

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and flavorful.

Soak dried chiles in hot water until softened.

Remove stems and seeds from the chiles.

Blend chiles with garlic, vinegar, and spices until smooth.

Add salt to taste and blend again.

If too thick, add water gradually until desired consistency is reached.

Transfer to a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.

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