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Filipino Pantry Staples and Their Western Substitutes (A Beginner’s Guide)
One of the biggest questions I get when sharing Filipino-inspired recipes with an international audience is: “Where do I even find these ingredients?” If you don’t live near an Asian grocery store, don’t worry — most Filipino pantry staples have accessible substitutes that’ll get you 80-90% of the way there. Here’s my go-to list. Soy…
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Adobo Risotto: A Filipino-Italian Fusion Recipe
Growing up, adobo was the dish that meant home — soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaf simmering on the stove, filling the whole house with that unmistakable smell. Now that I’m cooking in Milan, I found myself craving that flavor but reaching for ingredients that felt more familiar in my Italian kitchen. That’s how…