Filipino dishes might not be as popular as Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai, these are still worth a try. With 7,107 islands and an interesting history, this archipelago certainly has a wide variety of cuisines that are worth a try.
There's actually more to Filipino food than the famous, mind-boggling balut (duck embryo). Blessed with tropical fruits, creative cooks and seafood, you wouldn't know where to start!
1. Adobo
There's actually more to Filipino food than the famous, mind-boggling balut (duck embryo). Blessed with tropical fruits, creative cooks and seafood, you wouldn't know where to start!
1. Adobo
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Ah! No list will ever be complete without adobo. This universal dish is, in fact, present in almost every household in the Philippines. Even though it has a Mexican origin, Filipinos found a way to make it their own. Cooked in vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt, soy sauce and other spices, this was a practical way to preserve chicken or pork with refrigeration.
2. Lechon
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One, if not, the star of every dining celebration in the country. Spit-roasted over coals, an entire pig turns golden-brown and served with liver sauce. To give it an extra flare, Cebuanos stuff the pig's stomach with pepper, star anise, laurel leaves, spring onions and lemon grass.
3. Sisig
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When it comes to this country, nothing goes to waste! This applies to the Sisig -- a sizzling dish made out of pork's head, cheeks and liver. Just add hot sauce and liquid seasoning, this chewy crunchy appetizer is the perfect beer pair!
4. Crispy Pata
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Crispy pata is simmered pork knuckles, drained and deep fried until crispy. With a tender, juicy inside and crispy outside, you will certainly ask for more!
5. Chicken Inasal
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When it comes to the citizens of Bacolod, this is no ordinary grilled chicken. The meat is marinated in calamansi, lemongrass, pepper, salt, garlic and brushed with achuete (annatto seeds) oil. For a best dining experience, serve with a generous amount of garlic rice and oil.
6. Kare- Kare
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Made from crushed peanuts and ground toasted rice, kare-kare has the most delectable and nutty sauce in the world! To make it complete, it is mixed with eggplants, banana blossom and string beans! This stew of oxtail should be eaten with steamed rice and bagoong (shrimp paste).
Is your mouth salivating? I sure hope so!
What are you waiting for? Go ahead and visit the nearest restaurant that will serve the best Philippine cuisine to you and your family!
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