Filipino and Mexican cuisines share many similarities. Both nations use a variety of spices, chiles, and citrus fruits in their dishes. Let’s explore these similarities by combining the best of both worlds in three mouthwatering Filipino-Mexican recipes.
Sinigang Nachos
This dish merges the tangy flavors of Filipino sinigang with the classic crunch of nachos.
Ingredients:
- Tortilla chips
- Cooked pork sinigang meat, shredded
- Sinigang broth
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions
- Jalapeños, sliced
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Drizzle with sinigang broth. Sprinkle with shredded pork and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts and bubbles. Top with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños. Serve immediately.
Adobo Tacos
This recipe combines the savory flavors of Filipino adobo with the convenience of tacos.
Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Cooked adobo chicken, shredded
- Adobo marinade
- Cabbage, shredded
- Carrots, shredded
- Salsa
- Avocado, sliced
Instructions: Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or over an open flame. Fill tortillas with shredded adobo chicken. Top with shredded cabbage, carrots, salsa, and avocado slices. Serve immediately.
Caldereta Burrito
This hearty burrito incorporates the rich flavors of Filipino caldereta.
Ingredients:
- Large flour tortillas
- Cooked caldereta meat and potatoes, diced
- Caldereta sauce
- Refried beans
- Mexican rice
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions: Warm flour tortillas in a skillet or over an open flame. Spread refried beans on tortillas. Top with diced caldereta meat and potatoes, caldereta sauce, and Mexican rice. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Fold tortillas to form burritos. Serve with sour cream.
Chicken Inasal Quesadillas
This recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of Filipino chicken inasal with the melty goodness of quesadillas.
Ingredients:
- Flour tortillas
- Cooked chicken inasal, shredded
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Salsa
Instructions: Warm a flour tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, shredded chicken inasal, red onion, and green bell pepper. Top with another tortilla. Cook until cheese melts and tortilla is golden brown. Cut quesadilla in half. Serve with salsa.
These recipes offer a delightful fusion of Filipino and Mexican flavors. Experiment with different ingredients and spice levels to create your own unique dishes. Enjoy this culinary adventure!