Sinigang

	Sinigang is a hugely popular sour fish soup from the Philippines. I haven't been fortunate enough to travel to the Philippines yet, so I'm afraid I have no idea how authentic this recipe is. I just know it tastes good.

Punchy puchero

Puchero is, in essence, a thick stew from the Philippines. It apparently evolved from pot-au-feu, same as  Vietnamese Pho did (although the dishes have taken quite different routes to the present day). Rammed with chicken and pork, served with rice and a side of tomato-braised napa cabbage and sweet potato, puchero is a filling and satisfying meal (if not the healthiest thing on the planet).

Filipino adobo

This classic dish from the Philippines involves cooking meat (normally chicken and pork) in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, black pepper and garlic. For the best results, try and get pork with a decent fat content (for this recipe, lean is not your friend). It's not healthy. But it is tasty.