Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora

Filipinx is a debut cookbook by acclaimed chef Angela Dimayuga that shares her passion for Filipino food with home cooks. It offers 100 personal recipes that reflect her immigrant family's home cooking, with a fresh spin on classics like adobo and ribeye steaks. The book is a modern and welcoming resource for Filipino cuisine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Abrams

In her remarkable debut cookbook, acclaimed chef Angela Dimayuga unveils her profound passion for Filipino food, captivating the hearts of home cooks worldwide. Filipinx presents a delightful collection of 100 incredibly personal recipes, many of which hold a special place in the hearts of Angela Dimayuga and the remarkable four million people of Filipino descent residing in the United States. This captivating book weaves a tale of Dimayuga's upbringing in an immigrant family in northern California, where she honed her culinary skills in prestigious restaurant kitchens in New York City, mastering a diverse range of cuisines, from bistro fare to Asian-American delicacies. However, it was upon returning to her roots that she discovered the same meticulous attention to detail and technique she had encountered in fine dining, intricately woven into the cherished home cooking traditions of her family.

Within the pages of Filipinx, Dimayuga takes traditional favorites and infuses them with a fresh and innovative twist. Take, for instance, the iconic adobo, a beloved Filipino dish renowned beyond the Philippines. Traditionally crafted with a trinity of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, Angela Dimayuga elevates this classic by incorporating coconut milk, vinegar, and oil, resulting in a luscious and silky texture. The addition of these bold ingredients transforms the adobo into a truly exceptional culinary experience. Similarly, ribeye steaks lend an extra layer of richness to bistek, adorned with a delightful combination of butter and a vibrant splash of lemon and orange juice. These bold and flavorful punches of flavor are the very recipes that home cooks have been eagerly seeking, offering a delightful departure from the ordinary.

Filipinx serves as a contemporary and inviting guide to this essential and captivating cuisine, presenting exciting and approachable recipes that will undoubtedly resonate with individuals across all culinary levels. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to embark on your own culinary journey into the rich tapestry of Filipino flavors. With its vibrant photography, detailed explanations, and heartfelt anecdotes, Filipinx invites you to explore the diverse and delicious world of Filipino cuisine, one delicious dish at a time. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let Angela Dimayuga's Filipinx guide you on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression on your culinary repertoire.

Weight: 1314g
Dimension: 210 x 283 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419750380