Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

FILIPINO HOME COOKED MEAL! | FILIPINA shows me how to eat it!!

Login to Save
A
Alfonso and Jessica
4 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Alfonso and Jessica to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Lutong Ulam

Cultural Context

Originating from the Philippines, Lutong Ulam represents the essence of Filipino home cooking, where meals are often prepared with fresh ingredients and a variety of flavors. It embodies the cultural practice of gathering family and friends around the table for shared meals. Today, Lutong Ulam has evolved with modern variations, yet it remains a staple in Filipino households, celebrated for its comforting and hearty nature.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb crab
1 lb prawns
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup seaweed
2 tablespoons ginger
1/2 cup green onions
1 medium onion
1 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup natural coconut vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: homemade soy sauce

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Open the crab by splitting it in half to access the meat.

2

Boil the crabs in water with a pinch of salt until cooked.

3

Prepare the ceviche by cutting ginger into strips and chopping lots of green onions and onions.

4

Blanch the seaweed in hot water for about a minute.

5

Mix the blanched seaweed with chopped tomatoes, onions, ginger, and natural coconut vinegar.

6

Add salt to the ceviche mixture and mix well.

7

Serve the ceviche alongside the boiled crab and prawns.

8

Marinate the prawns in garlic and butter before cooking them.

9

Serve the meal with rice, which is a staple in Filipino cuisine.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaminggrilling

Equipment Needed

panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soyfish

Also Known As

Lutong UlamFilipino Home-cooked Meal

Other Takes on Fish

(24 videos)

Similar Filipino Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)