Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
- Cook rice or grains in broth instead of water for an extra layer of flavor.
- For salads, toss the dressing in just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- For baked international dishes, preheat the oven fully before putting the dish in.
Cooking Tips
Do not overmix the batter — stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing develops gluten and makes cornbread tough and dense. For a moister cornbread, add creamed corn or shredded cheese to the batter. Preheat the cast iron skillet or baking pan for a crispier crust.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Bacon and Caramelized Onion Cornbread Stuffing
Made with cornbread, butter, medium yellow onions and strips bacon — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan.
- Put-in the onions. Cook for 12 minutes or until caramelized
- Add-in garlic powder, chopped bacon, and rosemary. Cook until the bacon browns.
- Pour-in chicken stock and wait until it boils.
- Turn off the heat and then add the corn bread. Gently mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Move to the stuffing to a oven safe dish.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
- Cook rice or grains in broth instead of water for an extra layer of flavor.
- For salads, toss the dressing in just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- For baked international dishes, preheat the oven fully before putting the dish in.
Cooking Tips
For a moister cornbread, add creamed corn or shredded cheese to the batter. Preheat the cast iron skillet or baking pan for a crispier crust.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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