Philippines food inspiration from across the country. From Manilla to Palawan, discover Filipino recipes, foods, cuisines, dishes, delicacies and travel inspiration.
Isaw is a Filipino dish made by skewering chicken or pork intestines, which are marinated in a tangy and savory sauce and then grilled over charcoal until slightly charred. It is a popular Filipino street food particularly during festivals and outdoor gatherings, and can be found at street food stalls across the country as a …
Tortang Talong is a Filipino omelette made with eggplant, often served with rice and a dipping sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, and chilli peppers. It can be eaten as a main dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is also a popular street food item, sold at food stalls and markets as a snack. …
Puchero is a kind of Spanish-originating stew consisting of a wide range of vegetables, the exact ingredients of which vary by region. The dish is also very popular in Yucatán, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Philippines, and the independent communities of Andalusia and the Canary Islands. Puchero is basically similar to the Spanish cocido but …
Halo-halo is a traditional Filipino cold dessert prepared using crushed ice, evaporated milk or condensed milk, and many other optional ingredients depending on taste. Common additional ingredients include: ube, sweetened beans, coconut strips, sago, gulaman (agar), pinipig rice, boiled taro or soft yams in cubes, slices or portions of fruit preserves and other root crop …
Pancit is a popular Filipino noodle dish that consists of stir-fried noodles with meat or seafood such as shrimp, fish, squid, crab, oysters, clams, and fish balls. Common vegetables added include carrots, green beans, cabbage, bell peppers, chayote, bottle gourd, patola, oyster mushrooms, and cauliflower, and many others. The noodles that are used most frequently …
A durian, also known as the “king of fruits”, is an edible fruit from many tree species that belong to the genus Durio. This seasonal tropical fruit belongs to Southeast Asia and is grown in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. Notably, the durian fruit has a very pungent odor that can be somewhat off-putting …
Sans Rival is a three-layered cake popular in the Philippines, prepared using French buttercream, meringue and chopped cashews. Three different layers of cashew nut meringue are sandwiched together with buttercream. It is then coated with the leftover buttercream and chopped cashews are sprinkled on top. There is also a snack version of the dish which …
Tocino is a popular Filipino cured pork dish made with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and other ingredients to give its famous savory-sweet taste. Tocino is sometimes called sweet red pork and is usually prepared as a breakfast food. The process of preparing it varies but the end result is an addictive, savoury and sweet cure …
Lechon is a pork dish, typically cooked using a whole pig on a spit roast, that is popular in the Philippines, Spain, Cuba, Dominican Republic and other former Spanish colonies. After spinning slowly around a fire for hours, the meat of a Lechon is perfectly tender with a crispy (albeit slightly chewy) skin. What Does …
The Philippines is a country deep in the heart of Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,000 tropical islands with white sand beaches, smouldering volcanoes and emerald rice fields. Most Popular Filipino Dishes Filipino cuisine undoubtedly leaves a mark in the culinary world, with a distinguishable blend of traditional flavors and foreign influences. Despite a history …
The Tamilok Woodworm delicacy, straight out of the Philippines. Undoubtedly a food for the adventurous traveller! Hungry? No me neither! Ok this is going to be up there with one of the weirdest foods we’ve found, but believe it or not, these slimy little worms are considered to be a delicious little snack in the Philippines regions of Palawan …