The Philippine Cookbook

by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro

Book Overview

Here is the cookbook that presents to America the cooking of the Philippines, an extraordinary classic cuisine adapted to the specific requirements of the U.S. kitchens. In it you'll find adobo --a rich marinated stew of chicken or pork, succulently flavored with vinegar and soy sauce; pancit guisado-- saut ed noodles laced with crunchy vegetables, thinly sliced sausage, and baby shrimp; estofado --prepared with burnt sugar sauce; and ginataan --meat...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039951144X
• ISBN13: 9780399511448
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A Good Intro for Filipino Food Novices

As far as modern books on Filipino cuisine goes, one might consider this dated cookbook a generic reference on the typical food of the Philippines. While it features an impressive selection of recipes from the northern regions of the country, it fails to represent equally significant cuisines from central and southern regions. This cookbook offers a good first impression on Filipino cuisine, but it isn’t a definitive source, nor should it be the main reference source on the country’s complex cuisine.

It was ok, but...

I thought this book was okay, but I don't think you could officially call this 'The Philippine Cookbook'. I thought these were recipes of philippine classics and favorites, staples of the Philippines but i feel it really wasn't, I feel like some of these recipes has been infused with other recipe cultures turning it into something different other than filipino food.

Phillipine Cookbook

I love this book it is full of authentic recipes just how my Mama used to make!

Great authentic Filipino cookbook

Great book! I am Filipino and I must say the most of these dishes are almost the exact same as my mom's!!! Of course no one makes the same dish twice...everyone's got their own take on broc/chs casserole and I bet a million different spagetti sauces too but if you want something authentic that comes from the Phillipines then this book is for you. Easy to follow recipes and a glossary for the ingredients you never heard of. :):) I LOVE it!!! Any my co-workers now know what REAL sweet and sour pork is and not that pink crap from the Chinese restaurant! :):)

good eats

This book seems to be like the holy grail of Philippine menu items.

OH YUM - MASARAP

I don't pretend to be an expert cook, but I do have a lot of fun in the kitchen, especially with my teenage daughters. I do believe that they find me a source of entertainment with my recipes right from this cookbook. We turned out some great dishes, e.g., Lumpia Shanghai, Philippine Fred Rice, Rellenong Manok, Paksiw Na Bangus, Maruya, Pianono, etc. My son likes to kick back and watch the interaction, but then he is the first in line to grab the finished product. I liked this cookbook and found it to be helpful, easy to use, and covering a large range of Filipino food. Well done!

good and simply done

Easy to follow recipies, good explained with detailed discription. Wide range of different foods. Price quality is good.