Filipino carbonara is one of the first Pinoy recipes that Filipino children learn how to cook, and it’s because the cream-based pasta dish is one of the easiest ones to make. Plus, it’s always a kid’s favorite at any party or restaurant.
Don’t be fooled—just because it’s called “carbonara” doesn’t mean it has any similarities with Italian carbonara, no matter how ironic that may seem. Filipino carbonara is completely different. First off, it incorporates cream in the sauce. Secondly, it has mushrooms mixed into it. And thirdly, it uses bacon instead of other cured meat like guanciale. It’s safe to say, then, that Filipino carbonara is a dish of its own.
Know how to make carbonara using Pepper.ph’s in-depth Filipino carbonara recipe. You can check it out, alongside other Pinoy recipes, on their website.
