Cooking Basics
This section covers simple how-tos you’ll come back to often, like cooking sago or chili oil, cleaning squid, or preparing cassava. These are basic techniques that show up in a lot of Filipino cooking.
Think of it as a collection of kitchen basics that make the recipes easier to follow.
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Adobo Too Salty? How to Fix It
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How to Make Latik Sauce
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How to Make Chili Garlic Oil
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How to Clean Squid (Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures)
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Agar-Agar (Gulaman): What it is, How to Use it, and Filipino Desserts
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How to Prepare Cassava (Peel, Cut, and Grate Step-by-Step)
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How to Toast Coconut
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How to Make Brown Sugar Syrup
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How to Cook Sago (Soft, Chewy, and Not Sticky)
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How to Make Latik (Toasted Coconut Milk Curds)
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Lumpia Wrappers: What They Are and How to Use Them
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How to Make Shrimp Stock
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How to Make Sweet Chili Sauce
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How to Make Lechon Sauce
