This dish is perfect for any type of the day. It could be rainy or even a typical day with the family. It has this sour, savory addicting taste that any age would love to. Sinigang, a sour tasting soup originating from the Philippines, is usually served as a main dish with rice. Many people make…
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Halo-Halo For All!
As a Filipino, what kind of dessert do you think when summer starts? Let me guess, is it the famous cold, sweet and refreshing halo-halo? Nothing can beat this dessert because of its variety of flavors in a glass! Halo-Halo is made from shaved ice, condensed milk, and lots of sweet toppings like jellies, beans,…
Bagnet ng Ilocos
Ilocano Bagnet, or simply known as Bagnet, is a boiled, air-dried, then deep-fried slabs of pork belly (liempo). It is a famous native food in the province of Ilocos, Philippines. It is similar to Lechon Kawali of the Tagalogs but the difference, I guess, is the process of preparation, cooking, and of course, the place of origin. It is said that Bagnet has its origins…
Leche Flan
Do you also have sweet tooth just like any Filipinos in the country? How about trying this authentic Leche Flan that everyone would love. Even this man loves Leche Flan Leche Flan, which is the Philippine version of European crème caramel, is a caramel custard made with milk, eggs, vanilla, and caramelized sugar; where the…
Pinakbet: Ang Pagkaing Bet na Bet
Pinakbet or pakbet is a popular Ilokano dish, from the northern regions of the Philippines, although it has become popular throughout the archipelago. The word is the contracted form of the Ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shriveled”. The original Ilokano pinakbet uses bagoong, of fermented monamon or other fish, while further south, bagoong alamang is used. The basic vegetables used in this dish include native bitter…
Filipino Cuisine
Before we go to the dishes, let us first get to know how our way of cooking were During the pre-Hispanic era in the Philippines, the preferred Austronesian methods for food preparation were boiling, steaming and roasting. The ingredients for common dishes were obtained from locally raised livestock. These ranged from kalabaw (waterbuffaloes/carabaos), baka (cows), manok (chickens) and baboy (pigs) to various kinds…
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Are you a Filipino Food lover? Have you ever wondered where these dishes originated and how it is discovered? You’ve come in the right place! We are here to show you the history of Filipino Cuisine and famous foods around the country.
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