Butadon, which features sliced pork and onions, is a quick donburi (rice bowl) to make, and the recipe varies from cook to cook. I’ve seen versions without onions, for instance. Once the rice is ...

One of my favourite dishes is sisig, made with chopped pork, onions and chillies, and served with vinegar and/or fresh calamansi to add a sharp flavour that balances the fattiness of the meat.

Like many Filipino dishes, pork adobo is cooked with dark sugar, vinegar and soy sauce, which are then reduced right down to coat the meat. Jasmine rice flavoured with pandan leaf is a great ...