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

Bacon and Caramelized Onion Cornbread Stuffing

Metro Manila, International

Made with cornbread, butter, medium yellow onions and strips bacon — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 45 min Total: 50 min Medium Serves 9

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a pan.
  2. Put-in the onions. Cook for 12 minutes or until caramelized
  3. Add-in garlic powder, chopped bacon, and rosemary. Cook until the bacon browns.
  4. Pour-in chicken stock and wait until it boils.
  5. Turn off the heat and then add the corn bread. Gently mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Move to the stuffing to a oven safe dish.
  8. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Serve.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

**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.

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.
J

Chef Jun Reyes

Modern Regional

Culinary graduate focusing on modernizing regional Filipino flavors while keeping their soul intact.

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