Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion—Dinner for 4

Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion is a dinner recipe combining Indian and Filipino flavors. This vibrant dish features tender marinated meat, aromatic spices, and a rich coconut sauce, served over fragrant rice. Enjoy the harmonious blend of cultures in this delectable and satisfying meal.

Meal Type

Dinner

Cuisine

Indian Filipino Fusion

Servings

4

Food Stars

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 lb chicken, cubed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 small green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Wash and drain the jasmine rice in a colander
  2. In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of jasmine rice and 3 cups of water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed
  4. Remove from heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork
  5. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat
  6. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot; sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent
  7. Add cubed chicken to the pot; cook for 5-6 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides
  8. Add garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste; stir well to coat the chicken evenly with spices
  9. Add chopped tomatoes to the pot; cook for another 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are softened
  10. Pour in coconut milk and coconut cream into the pot; stir well to combine with chicken mixture
  11. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally
  12. In a large skillet over medium heat, add soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, tomato sauce; mix well
  13. Add sliced red bell pepper strips and green bell pepper strips into the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes until peppers are slightly softened but still retain their crunchiness
  14. Add cubed potatoes into the skillet; cook for another 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy
  15. Transfer contents of skillet into the large pot containing chicken mixture; mix well
  16. Stir in green peas into the pot; cook for another 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through
  17. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary
  18. Serve the Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1 tbsp bitter melon powder
  • Add 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • Increase tamarind paste to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh ampalaya (bitter gourd)
🧂 Salty
  • Increase soy sauce to 2 tbsp
  • Increase fish sauce to 3 tbsp
  • Add 1 tsp salt to the spice mix
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped olives
🍋 Sour
  • Increase tamarind paste to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1/4 cup calamansi juice
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped green mango
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp
  • Add 2 chopped green chilies
  • Add 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • Add 1/4 tsp black pepper
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Add 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • Add 1/2 cup sliced ripe plantains
  • Reduce cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
🍄 Umami
  • Increase soy sauce to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Add 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • Increase fish sauce to 3 tbsp
  • Replace 1/4 cup green peas with 1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Riesling: Its fruity and acidic profile complements the rich flavors of the dish
  • Singha Beer: The crisp and light taste of this Thai beer balances the creaminess of the dish
  • Mango Lassi Cocktail: The sweet and tangy mango lassi pairs well with the spices in the dish
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Mango Lassi: The creamy and fruity flavors complement the spices in the dish
  • Calamansi Juice: The tangy and refreshing taste balances the richness of the coconut milk and cream
  • Cucumber Mint Cooler: The cooling effect of cucumber and mint helps to counteract the heat from the cayenne pepper
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Remove jasmine rice
  • Replace 2 cups jasmine rice with 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • Remove potatoes
  • Replace 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Remove green peas
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace chicken with 1 lb cubed firm tofu
  • Replace coconut milk with 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Replace coconut cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Omit fish sauce
  • Replace tamarind paste with 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups cooked couscous
  • Replace garam masala with 2 tsp za’atar spice blend
  • Replace cumin powder with 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Replace coriander powder with 1 tsp dried basil
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
🥑 Paleo
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • Remove potatoes
  • Increase green peas to 1/2 cup
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp coconut oil
🐟 Pescatarian
  • Replace 1 lb chicken with 1 lb firm white fish, cubed
  • Remove soy sauce
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 1 lb chicken with 1 lb extra-firm tofu, cubed
  • Replace 2 tbsp fish sauce with 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Replace fresh cilantro for garnish with fresh basil for garnish
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Replace 1 lb chicken with 1 lb cubed extra-firm tofu
  • Remove fish sauce
  • Replace 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp tamari sauce
🥩 Whole30
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • Remove green peas
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp coconut oil
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups brown rice
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Add 1 cup chopped spinach
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups uncooked quinoa
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove soy sauce
  • Remove fish sauce
  • Replace tomato sauce with 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • Replace red bell pepper with 1 small carrot, sliced
  • Replace green bell pepper with 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • Remove cayenne pepper
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • Decrease coconut milk to 1/2 cup
  • Decrease coconut cream to 1/2 cup
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium fish sauce
  • Replace tomato sauce with 1/2 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups uncooked quinoa
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Replace chicken with 1 lb tofu, cubed
  • Replace coconut milk with 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
  • Replace coconut cream with 1 cup low-fat coconut cream
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 2 tbsp low-sodium fish sauce
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace chicken with 1 lb skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • Replace coconut milk with 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
  • Replace coconut cream with 1 cup low-fat coconut cream
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 2 tbsp low-sodium fish sauce
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Decrease salt to taste, using sparingly
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium fish sauce
  • Remove salt to taste
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups brown rice
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace chicken with 1 lb tofu, cubed
  • Replace coconut cream with 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Decrease fish sauce to 1 tbsp
  • Increase green peas to 1/2 cup
🦠 Immune System
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Add 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • Increase ginger to 2 thumb-sized pieces
  • Increase garlic to 5 cloves
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace onion with 1/2 cup green onion tops, chopped
  • Replace garlic with 1/2 tsp garlic-infused oil
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups basmati rice
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp tamari sauce
  • Replace green bell pepper with 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced into strips
  • Remove red bell pepper
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Remove soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • Remove salt to taste
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp
  • Replace jasmine rice with 2 cups cauliflower rice
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Remove soy sauce
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • Decrease tamarind paste to 1/2 tbsp
  • Decrease salt to taste
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Replace soy sauce with 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Decrease cayenne pepper to 1/8 tsp

Beti’s Reflections

It all started with a serendipitous encounter at a bustling street food market, where the intoxicating aromas of Indian and Filipino cuisine intertwined, sparking my culinary curiosity. That’s when I stumbled upon the Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion, a delightful blend of flavors that would forever change my taste buds.

Introducing the Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion recipe, an exotic fusion cuisine that serves four people and brings together the best of Indian and Filipino flavors. This dish is perfect for those who love bold tastes and aren’t afraid to venture into new culinary territories. However, if you have any dietary restrictions or health conditions to consider, please consult your healthcare professional before indulging in this flavorful feast.

The secret behind this Indian Filipino Recipe lies in its harmonious blend of ingredients. Tender cubes of chicken are bathed in a rich coconut milk and coconut cream sauce, while soy sauce and fish sauce add depth to the flavor profile. Aromatic spices like garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and cayenne pepper bring warmth to the dish. The Jasmine Rice Dish provides a fragrant base for the Chicken Coconut Curry, while tamarind paste and tomato sauce lend tanginess. Fresh vegetables like bell peppers, potatoes, peas, onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes add texture and color to this vibrant meal.

To create this masterpiece at home, start by cooking your jasmine rice until it’s perfectly fluffy. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions with garlic and ginger before adding cubed chicken pieces to brown on all sides. Next comes the symphony of spices that will coat your chicken evenly. Add tomatoes to soften before pouring in your coconut milk mixture for that creamy goodness we all crave in a Coconut Milk Chicken dish. Meanwhile, prepare your tamarind tomato sauce with bell peppers and potatoes in a separate skillet until tender but still crunchy. Combine the contents of the skillet with your chicken mixture, stir in green peas, and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve your Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro for that final touch of freshness.

In conclusion, the Indo-Pinoy Fiesta Fusion is a celebration of Indian Filipino fusion cuisine that will transport your taste buds to new and exciting places. This easy Indian Filipino recipe is perfect for a homemade Indo-Pinoy dinner that’s sure to impress your family and friends. So go ahead, indulge in this vibrant and satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor and cultural harmony.

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