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Food shaped the way Filipinos live. Aside from the food itself,
there are priceless memories shared with whoever they’re with,
which make it more special. Food glues foreigners, friends, and
the whole family together (regardless of lifestyle differences).
This can be observed in events like birthdays, graduation,
anniversaries, or just a simple get-together. This value is pretty
common among Asians but Filipinos take it to a new level. When
you happen to buy ice-cold beer from a convenience store.
People won’t hesitate to approach you and invite you to a table
of pulutan (little amounts of food) and buckets of beer.
Kamayan has this old popular notion that eating using your hands
makes the food taste better. Although there is no scientific proof
to this, most locals would encourage their guests to practice
the kamayan as an act of generosity.
The entire meal is not just about digging into the sumptuous
selection of food but it is all about the human connection.
Staples
The central ingredient in any Filipino menu is steamed white
rice, the leftovers of which are combined with herbs and sauces
and recycled to subsequent meals. Corn, noodles and bread also
figure prominently in the Filipino diet because of our adaptability
to different styles of cooking. The abundant seafood of the
region -- particularly grouper, tilapia, bass, shrimp and clams --
often shares the table with pork and chicken. Although beef is
available, it's generally reserved for special occasions. Coconut
appears in dishes from soup to desserts.
Sisig
While other sisig recipes don’t have raw egg and are crispier than
the usual recipe. This is served sizzling on a hot stone plate and is
a favorite pulutan (food that perfectly matches with beer) among
Filipinos.
Adobo
Named National Dish of the Philippines, this, indeed, is the most
famous. Chicken or pork is braised in vinegar and soy sauce then
seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves. The meat is
cooked in stew or marinated then pan-fried to produce a
pungent, umami dish.
Lechon
What we love about lechon is its crispy skin and juicy meat which
is best paired with liver sauce.
Halo Halo
It’s the perfect dessert to beat the summer heat! Important
ingredients are shaved ice, ice cream, and condensed milk. Cold
fruits (e.g., lychee, mango, banana, jackfruit), leche flan, sweet
beans, jellies, corn flakes, and coconut strings are suggested
ingredients. It literally means, “to mix everything.” There, really,
is no exact formula or recipe.
Ever heard of Adidas? Well, it’s not the referring to the popular
sports brand. In Filipino street food culture, despite Adidas or
“chicken foot” sounding weird Filipinos still eat this regularly,
almost to the level of it becoming an addiction. The feet are
thoroughly cleaned and boiled before being coated in
breadcrumbs and fried until its appearance turns golden brown.
Its crispy texture and taste make it favourable for the Filipinos to
purchase this low-cost dish. When coated with hot and spicy
vinegar, Adidas becomes the best way to satisfy our appetite.
Who among us would not recognise fish and squid balls? Here in
our country, fish or squid balls are more personalised wherein the
vendors make their own blend of the dish. Some of the vendors
use fresh grained fish, salt, pepper, and chopped spring onions or
scallion before deep frying. How about a taste of this “on-the-
spot” fish ball cooking?
It is amazing how we, enjoyed the simple way of living and
embracing our culture with enthusiasm. People around the globe
have their unique way of continuing their customs and practices
which have been left to them across generations. Retaining
something relevant, even as simple as the Filipino street food
culture is an excellent method to maintain the broader culture of
this nation.
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REFERENCES
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traditions/#:~:text=Importance%20of%20Food%20to%20Filipin
o,(regardless%20of%20lifestyle%20differences).