Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- If a recipe calls for fresh produce, it matters — canned or frozen substitutes change the texture and brightness of the dish.
- Filipino dishes are built on balance — taste your sauce before serving and add a pinch of sugar or a splash of vinegar if something feels off.
- Sauté aromatics (garlic, onion) until fragrant before adding liquids — it builds a deeper flavor base.
Cooking Tips
Let the dessert cool completely before slicing or serving — many Filipino sweets set and develop their best texture as they rest. Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
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. Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. 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.
Mango Ice Cream
Creamy ice cream — a Filipino favorite with tropical flavors like mango, ube, and buko. Sweet and refreshing.
Instructions
- Slice mangoes and scoop flesh, discarding pit and skin. In a blender or food processor, process mango to an applesauce-like consistency.
- In a big bowl, combine mango pulp, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Using an electric mixer at low speed, beat mixture until it begins to thicken. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- While beating, squeeze a few drops of food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Transfer to mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover with plastic film, lightly pressing the film against the surface of the cream mixture.
- Chill the ingredients until very cold to ensure the mixture whips up to a good volume. Chill the condensed milk in the fridge along with the heavy cream. I also like to place the beaters and the mixing bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes before use.
- Use Manila mangoes which are indisputably the best mango in the world! They're sweet, aromatic, and less fibrous. If you can't find them in the U.S., the closest cultivar is the Ataulfo mangoes.
- The food color is more aesthetic than flavor, but although optional, a few drops really make the ice cream more appetizing.
- When you transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, lightly press plastic film on the surface of the mixture to prevent crystallization.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- If a recipe calls for fresh produce, it matters — canned or frozen substitutes change the texture and brightness of the dish.
- Filipino dishes are built on balance — taste your sauce before serving and add a pinch of sugar or a splash of vinegar if something feels off.
- Sauté aromatics (garlic, onion) until fragrant before adding liquids — it builds a deeper flavor base.
Cooking Tips
Use fresh coconut milk (gata) when available rather than canned. The natural sweetness and rich consistency make a noticeable difference.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Store desserts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let chilled desserts come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
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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