The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook: Classic and Modern Filipino Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker

by Tisha Gonda Domingo, Jorell Domingo, Jeannie E. Celestial

“To truly appreciate and understand Filipino dishes, you have to understand the evolution of the spices, the nuances of the flavor profiles, the land from which these dishes were birthed. That's what this book provides. This is not just a book of recipes; this is a book about our story.” --Pati Navalta Poblete, Editor-in-Chief, San Francisco Magazine No cuisine and appliance are better suited for one another than Filipino food and the Instant Pot. From classic dinner staples like the traditionally sour Sinigang na Baboy (pork tamarind soup) to sweet treats like Putong Puti (steamed rice cake), the rich flavors of Filipino food are typically unlocked through a long braise or boil, a delicate steam, or some other treatment by moist heat. Fortunately, this is exactly what the Instant Pot does best. The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook is written by six home cooks who set out to explore their Filipino heritage and intimate family histories, one dish at a time. The result is a collection of over 75 heartfelt Filipino recipes, all carefully translated for preparation in today’s most essential piece of kitchenware, the Instant Pot. Just as Filipino food is now a mainstay in the consciousness of foodies from around the world, The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook is an absolute must-have for every modern home cook. It is written with humor and heart, and lined with beautifully styled photography that will trigger a warm sense of nostalgia. Praised by the Culinary Director of the Filipino Food Movement, the President Emeritus of the Filipino American National Historical Society, and chefs from around the world, The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook will help any home cook step into a kitchen and create great Filipino food for any setting, without breaking the bank… or the clock. Whether you’re cooking for a raucous affair featuring the tableside chatter of an entire extended family or a simple, quiet comfort-meal under your favorite blanket on the couch, The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook will have you covered.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Crafts

Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2020

Reviews

[Richard Larraga · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good primer on Filipino cooking which can be easily done in the instant pot. The only challenge I have with the instant pot versus on-the-stove cooking is that it is impossible to adjust the taste once the instant pot has started. With on-the-stove cooking you can taste it as it cooks and adjust as needed. But, every Filipino household has its own recipe for making classic dishes. As a general cookbook, though, this is pretty good.

[Ivy Digest · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s hard to find reliable Pinoy recipes online that are suited for the Instant Pot. Good thing, these six Filipino-American Californians collaborated to compile their traditional family recipes adapted to our hungry hectic life.

I tried the nilagang baka (beef soup) and chicken arroz caldo (rice porridge). Instant sarap! I’m emboldened to try more of the 78 dishes, sweets, and sauces that I remember from childhood. It's now my go-to for other recipes like Filipino spaghetti, tinola, afritada. Ooooh, I'm getting hungry!