Kwentong Palayok
Episodes
Kwentong Palayok: Aussie Lamb Shanks Kare-Kare
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kwentong Palayok, we explore how a beloved Filipino comfort dish transforms in Australian kitchens using local lamb shanks while ke...
Kwentong Palayok: Lumpia Samosa - where Filipino and Indian flavours come together in one special bite
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kwentong Palayok, we explore a unique fusion of the Filipino lumpia and Indian samosa by Anna Manlulo, a mix of comfort and spice t...
Kwentong Palayok: Menudo Shepherd’s Pie – A Pinoy twist to an Aussie comfort classic
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Kwentong Palayok, resident foodie Anna Manlulo blend two beloved comfort dishes, the Australian Shepherd’s Pie and the Filipino menudo, to create...
Kwentong Palayok: No taro leaves? Try this silverbeet laing
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Kwentong Palayok episode, resident foodie Anna Manlulo shared the recipe for the beloved Bicolano dish laing, which uses silverbeet as a handy...
Kwentong Palayok: Capsicum or bell pepper? Aussie terms for Filipino vegetables and tips on buying fresh ones
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many vegetables Filipinos grew up with have different names in Australia. This episode of Kwentong Palayok unpacks Aussie terms for common Pinoy veggi...
Chicken oil or none? Breast or leg? A flavourful conversation about inasal in 'Kwentong Palayok'
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, Taste Atlas declared Chicken Inasal as the 'Best Filipino Dish in the World.' But what exactly makes Chicken Inasal so special? Where did it ...
'Is that Gising-Gising or Chopsuey?': Discover the different versions of gising-gising
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len-Len, Mac-Mac, Jun-Jun, Kat-Kat, and many more—repeating names are a signature Filipino quirk. But why has this tradition become so ingrained in ...
Pork hamonado: Sweet, salty, and deliciously festive
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resembling ham, pork hamonado is pork marinated in pineapple juice and soy sauce.
Palabok vs. Luglug vs. Malabon vs. Ispabok; Which Filipino pansit dish takes the spotlight?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kwentong Palayok, Chef Joy Magbitang, Co-owner of Filo Station restaurant in Sydney, will share with us the differences among vario...
Kuwentong Palayok: Where did the boodle fight originate in Filipino culture?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced a boodle fight? Did you know that it was popularised by the Philippine military? And why is eating kamayan-style so enjoyabl...
Kwentong Palayok: Have you ever tried "alembong"?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet this charming bread that resembles a lamington. Is there a connection? Find out.
Kuwentong Palayok: Are you feeling cold? Come, let’s have some bulalo
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the cold season sets in, Filipinos can't help but crave soups or hot dishes like goto, lomi, lugaw, and of course, bulalo—the famous soup that Ba...
Kwentong Palayok: Lugaw is love
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LUGAW. A very simple dish. But did you know that this is one of the oldest foods in our culture?
'Munggo, law-uy, binignit:' Exploring the traditional Filipino cuisine during Holy Week
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Semana Santa 2024, How Has the Celebration and Meaning of Holy Week Changed for Filipinos Residing in Australia, Embracing the Diverse Cultural Lan...
'Kanin is Life:' Why do Filipinos love rice?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why rice is indispensable in the lives of Filipinos and on every dining table.
Childhood memories and a whirl of flavours: why “dirty ice cream” is a favourite for Filipinos
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minatamis is part of the Filipino table. Similar to desserts, minatamis are sweet treats but can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Kwentong Palayok: What's your "baon?"
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Baon brings back a lot of childhood memories, from your favorite lunchbox to the delicious lunch and snacks your parents packed.
Kwentong Palayok: Halo-halo, more than a sweet dessert
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bananas and leche flan. Mashed beans, corn and carabao milk pastillas. Topped with ube halaya and ice cream? How do you like your halo-halo?
Kwentong Palayok: All about almusal
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tocilog. Pan de coco. Coffee in rice. What’s your favourite Pinoy breakfast?