The Philippines is known for its rich culinary heritage, rooted in tradition and influenced by various cultures over centuries. Traditional Filipino foods often reflect the country's agricultural abundance and emphasize family-style dining. Here’s a ...
Adobo: A signature dish made with chicken or pork marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s often considered the unofficial national dish.
Philippine adobo
A tangy soup made with tamarind as the base, mixed with pork, shrimp, or fish, and vegetables.
Sinigang
A rich and creamy stew made with peanut sauce, oxtail, tripe, and vegetables like eggplant and string beans. Traditionally served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste).
Kare-kare
A light, gingery soup with chicken, green papaya, and malunggay (moringa leaves). It's a classic comfort food, especially during rainy days.
Tinola
Fish simmered in vinegar, garlic, ginger, and spices. This dish showcases the Filipino love for preserving food with vinegar.
Paksiw
A rice cake baked in banana leaves and topped with butter, cheese, salted egg, and sometimes coconut. Traditionally enjoyed during Christmas.
Bibingka
Sticky rice wrapped in banana or coconut leaves, steamed, and served with sugar or coconut jam.
Suman
A Filipino-style ceviche made with fresh fish, vinegar, ginger, onion, and chili. It's a refreshing dish that highlights the country’s coastal resources.
Kinilaw
A traditional dessert made with crushed ice, evaporated milk, and a mix of ingredients like sweetened beans, jelly, fruits, and ube (purple yam).
Halo-halo
A caramel custard dessert introduced by the Spanish, now a favorite in Filipino celebrations.
Leche Flan Recipe - Panlasang Pinoy
Sweet plantains wrapped in spring roll wrappers, caramelized with sugar, and deep-fried.
Turon
A sticky rice cake cooked with coconut milk and brown sugar, often topped with latik (coconut curds).
Biko
A fertilized duck egg with a partially developed embryo, boiled and eaten with salt or vinegar. A famous yet polarizing traditional delicacy.
Balut
A hearty beef marrow soup made with corn, cabbage, and potatoes
Bulalo
A sizzling dish made from chopped pig’s face, liver, and spices, often served with calamansi and chili.
Sisig
A sweet snack made of silken tofu, arnibal (caramelized sugar syrup), and sago pearls.
