A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order, side item, or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the entree or main course at a meal. Side dishes such as potatoes and bread are commonly used with main courses throughout many countries of the western world. New side items introduced more recently, such as rice and couscous, have grown to be quite popular throughout the world. Side dishes typically consist of vegetables or a starch such as rice or potatoes.
This is Cucumber Tomato Salad. This is a simple and refreshing side dish that’s quick and easy to make. The cool and tangy flavors are a perfect match for any main dish that’s been fried or grilled. I even like to eat it by itself sometimes. If you love zesty flavors paired with crisp cucumber, …
This is Bihon Guisado. Pancit Bihon Guisado or Bihon Guisado is a Filipino dish made with sauteed rice noodles, thinly sliced pork, chicken, shrimp, and assorted vegetables. All the ingredients are sauteed in garlic, onions, celery and soy and/or fish sauces together with a little broth. This makes for a hearty noodle entree that’s good …
This is Ginisang Batong (Sauteed Long Green Beans). This vegetable dish is composed of string beans cooked with garlic and onions and various other spices and seasonings. This is a common dish in the Filipino community. Simple vegetable dishes like this are easy to prepare, nutrient rich and budget friendly, as well. Cooking ginisang batong …
This is Adobong Kangkong (Water Spinach Adobo). Adobong Kangkong is a simple vegetable dish that is commonly found in many Filipino homes. Water Spinach grows well in the Philippines and as a result is widely available. There are several varieties of Kangkong. The most common variety in the Philippines is the wide-leaf kind. You will …
This is Pico De Gallo. Whether you are eating a Spanish or Mexican meal and you need a spicy condiment to go with it or if you just want something with a little bite to go with some chips, you can’t go wrong with Pico De Gallo. But be forewarned if you don’t like hot …
This is Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce. Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce is a very healthy side dish made out of a vegetable Bok Choy. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Sinuglaw. Sinuglaw is a mixture of Grilled Pork Belly or Sinugbang Baboy Liempo cut into small pieces and fresh Tuna with vinegar. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Garlic Fried Rice. Garlic Fried Rice or Sinangag is cooked left over rice fried with lots of garlic. Normally eaten during breakfast and is best paired with fried salted fish (tuyo), tinapa, dilis, salted eggs and lots of chopped or sliced tomatoes, red onion and not to forget a cup of hot chocolate …
These are Potato Wedges. To me potato wedges really are the perfect side dish for barbeque or hamburgers. They are similar to french fries but the wedges are just a different cut of the potato. They are often left unpeeled too which preserves the nutritional value of potato skin. And since it is baked, rather …