Filipino

You will find some version of this condiment, a sharp, bright finisher that is like a squeeze of lime juice on steroids, on nearly every table in the Philippines.

Aguachile is the spicy relative of ceviche that leans heavily on chiles for heat and lime juice for acidity. Here, hearts of palm, mango, and tomatoes replace the traditional raw shrimp.

Simmering the leftover marinade and using it as a basting sauce ensures none of its powerful flavor goes to waste.

Forget everything you think you know about grilled chicken. This recipe shatters expectations by packing in tons of flavor from lemongrass, seasoned rice vinegar, achiote seeds, and even Sprite.

We nearly lost our minds over palapa. It's an insanely flavorful condiment made from toasted grated fresh coconut and tons of aromatics that can be a topping for any grilled or roasted protein. 

If you can't find yu choy, a slightly bitter green in the brassica family that's often available at Asian markets, don't be discouraged: The fiery sate oil complements any grilled vegetable.

These sugary, Parmesan-y, buttery rolls are a Christmas morning mainstay for chef Angela Dimayuga’s family.

Traditionally made with ube (Filipino sweet potato), this recipe will work with any purple or orange sweet potato or yam.

If you trimmed any excess fat off the steaks, render it slowly over medium heat and use in place of the oil.

Don’t waste any of the paprika-tinted delicious juices remaining in the pan—sop them up with rice instead.

This spicy-sweet-funky Filipino condiment is delicious on grilled fish, chicken, tacos, sandwiches, grain bowls, noodles, eggs, burgers... pretty much anything you can think of will be improved by a dab or two.

If the ingredient list didn’t tip you off, the seven-hour cooking time makes it official: This recipe is a project that you make for people you love.

Depending on your personal preference, you can brush off and discard the peppercorns before cooking, or leave them on for stronger flavor.

Frying ukoy the Bad Saint way is a very active process­—the fritter will blow apart in the oil before you tease it back together. Use a tall pot with plenty of extra room since the oil will bubble vigorously when the mix hits it.

A Filipino comfort food that’s traditionally made with chewy rice dumplings. The one served at Bad Saint, made with black rice, has an amazing color, addictively chewy texture, and earthy flavor to balances the sweetness.

The finished stew should be decidedly sour, tamarind’s calling card, but you’re in control of how ­puckery things get. You can sub other vegetables or simplify the array, but be very careful not to overcook them. This recipe is from Bad Saint, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Though widely accepted as the national dish of the Philippines, no two adobos are the same. This one calls for an unapologetic amount of turmeric, which has a somewhat bitter, definitely earthy flavor, and those deep, dark notes are backed up by charred coconut. This recipe is from Bad Saint, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

In this Filipino dish, achiote oil bathes the shrimp in an amber hue, and citrus lends a bright, tart note.