Compared to its "neighbors" Thailand and Vietnam, Filipino food is not very famous. But with more than 7,000 islands and a rich history, this tropical archipelago also has its own flavor and cuisine.
The following are the top 10 most famous delicacies in the Philippines. Follow the editor to learn more about them.
TOP.10 Pike Supinagat
Made with fresh fish and vegetables as the main ingredients, and the local specialty "sour vinegar" as the seasoning, it is a famous Filipino dish .
TOP.9 Roast Pork Leg
Roast the marinated pork leg until crispy, cut it into small pieces and pour the sauce on it, add minced garlic, pepper and vinegar, and the skin will be crispy. The meat is fragrant and sweet but not greasy. To describe it in one word is - ecstasy.
TOP.8 Adao Bao
Marinate chicken or pork with vinegar and braise it until it tastes fat but not greasy. Since the main seasoning for pickling is vinegar, it is not perishable and is very tasty. There are also some adobos prepared with squid and oysters.
TOP.7 Spanish Paella
Many dishes on Boracay Island in the Philippines are deeply influenced by Spain. There are many restaurants on the island that are famous for cooking authentic Spanish paella. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on the rice full of seafood for a refreshing taste.
TOP.6 Beef bone soup
Don’t think of it as ordinary beef bone soup. It is the national dish of the Philippines. It is cooked with beef bones and tendon for a long time. It's made, thick and delicious, and has endless aftertaste after drinking it.
TOP.5Halo-halo
Halo-halo means mixed in Filipino. It is actually a local specialty dessert that combines jelly, milk, sugar and ice. The shaved ice-cold drink mixed with the dregs is a magical tool to relieve summer heat.
TOP.4 Roast suckling pig
The most famous delicacy in the Philippines is roasted piglet. After roasting, the aroma is overflowing. The meat is tender and refreshing. After one bite, the fragrance will linger on your lips and teeth. You completely forgot about the “big deal” of losing weight.
TOP.3 Filipino BBQ
Barbecue best reflects the local customs of the Philippines. It is traditional Filipino food, including grilled chicken, grilled pork belly, grilled fish and grilled shrimp. Under the sun and beach, beer and barbecue go together better!
TOP.2 Mango
Only when you come to the Philippines do you know what a mango is! As the most suitable place in the world for growing mangoes, Philippine mangoes are famous for their smooth, juicy, tender and sweet taste. That indescribable taste is unforgettable! In addition to fresh mangoes, dried mangoes are also a favorite among tourists.
TOP.1 Seafood
Be sure to pay attention to three things when eating seafood: it must be fresh, it must be natural, and it must be big enough! Most of the seafood in the Philippines is freshly caught and cooked, and most of them are freshly caught from the sea. What’s more important is that all seafood in the Philippines is the “Big Mac” among seafood.
In addition, Knilar, Atchara, inigang (seafood vegetable soup), Atchara (fried papaya), Balut, fried tripe with banana heart (Kare~Kare ), Pancit Pancit, Reliano, etc. are all famous Filipino delicacies.