Filipino Breakfasts

Torta is a popular Filipino dish consisting of an omelet filled with ground meat and vegetables such as diced potatoes. Savory and extremely satisfying, the dish is usually served as a main course, preferably over rice. It is recommended to pair t... READ MORE

Silog refers to a group of Filipino dishes that are traditionally served for breakfast. The name is an abbreviation for sinangang at itlog, meaning fried garlic rice and eggs. The difference between each of these dishes is in the additional compon... READ MORE

Although the term tocino stems from Spanish, in the Philippines, the word is synonymous with sweet-cured meat, traditionally prepared with pork, and occasionally beef or chicken. Slices of meat are doused in different combination of spice... READ MORE

Arroz caldo is the Filipino variety of congee, a thick rice porridge that is ubiquitous in many Asian countries. It is also one of many congee varieties found in the Philippines. Distinguished by the addition of chicken, arroz caldo is us... READ MORE

In its simplest form, bibingka is a simple Filipino cake that consists of rice flour and water. It was initially prepared in clay pots that were lined with banana leaves, which would impart a distinctive, smoky flavor to the dish. Bibinka is belie... READ MORE

One of the most common breakfast staples in the Philippines is tapsilog, a plate which consists of sliced beef jerky, known as tapa, a heap of garlic rice, and a fried egg. It is believed that the dish grew out of necessity, to cater to t... READ MORE

Pandesal is a popular bread roll from the Philippines. Its name is derived from the Spanish words "pan de sal," which translates to "bread of salt." However, despite its name, pandesal is characteristically slightly sweet rather than salty. The ou... READ MORE

Champorado is a thick Filipino rice pudding. Originally prepared with chocolate, nowadays it is usually made with cooked glutinous rice blended with sugar and cocoa powder. The origins of the dish derive from a Mexican chocolate-based drink known ... READ MORE

Lugaw is a Filipino rice porridge that is traditionally thought of as soft food for sick people, due to the fact that it doesn't require much chewing. Warm, filling, and mushy, the dish acts as an ideal base for any type of meat and seasonings, ju... READ MORE

Sweet and sticky kalamay is a popular Filipino delicacy which consists of coconut milk, glutinous rice, and brown sugar. It is produced in a time-consuming process in which the rice and coconut milk are boiled, ground into a paste, mixed with brow... READ MORE

Hotsilog is a traditional dish originating from the Philippines, consisting of garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and hot dogs. The Filipino-style hot dogs are red and juicy, usually slightly cut on the sides. They're boiled, then fried in oil and arr... READ MORE

Tosilog is a traditional dish originating from the Philippines, consisting of garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and tocino (pork that's been cured in salt, garlic, sugar, and spices). The cured pork is boiled in a bit of water, then fried in oil and ... READ MORE

Cornsilog is a traditional dish originating from the Philippines, consisting of garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and corned beef, also known as salt-cured brisket of beef. The corned beef is boiled in a bit of water, then fried in oil, often with on... READ MORE

Longsilog is a traditional dish that's served for breakfast. The dish and its name consist of a combination of longganisa sausage, sinangag (garlic rice), and itlog (fried eggs). The Filipino-style sausages (pork, garlic, vinegar, salt, sugar) are... READ MORE

Lamayo is a traditional technique of preparing fish, originating from the Philippines. The fish, usually tilapia, bangus, or danggit is first marinated in a combination of white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chili peppers, garlic, ground pepper, an... READ MORE

Bangsilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of bangus (milkfish), garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The milkfish is marinated and pan-fried in oil. Cold cooked rice is frie... READ MORE

Chicksilog is a traditional dish and a part of the silog group of dishes. It consists of fried chicken, fried eggs, and fried rice. This is one of the most famous versions of silog dishes, and it can be cooked on top of the stove or in an instant ... READ MORE

Spamsilog is a traditional dish originating from the Philippines, consisting of garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and Spam, the canned, trademarked, and square-shaped mixture of pork, water, salt, sugar, potato starch, and sodium nitrate. Spam is boi... READ MORE

Poqui poqui is a traditional dish originating from Ilocos. In order to prepare the dish, grilled eggplants are first peeled, then chopped and sautéed with garlic, onions or shallots, and tomatoes. Beaten eggs are then stirred into the pan, ... READ MORE

Daingsilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of fried fish, garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The fish used for daingsilog is usually bangus, which is marinated in vinegar a... READ MORE

Shakoy, also known as lubid-lubid or bicho-bicho, is a traditional doughnut characterized by its twisted shape. The dough is typically made with a combination of flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Once prepared, the dough is shaped i... READ MORE

Chosilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of chorizo sausage, garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The Filipino chorizo is a pork sausage known for its savory flavors and tend... READ MORE