Top 10 Foods in the Philippines

Top 10 Foods in the Philippines

Article by: Iroh Flores

1. Adobo - A savory dish made with meat, usually chicken or pork, marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices.

   
   

2. Sinigang - A sour soup traditionally made with tamarind, tomatoes, and various vegetables, often with pork, shrimp, or fish.

   
   

3. Lechon - A whole roasted pig, known for its crispy skin and tender meat, often served at celebrations.

   
   

4. Pancit - A stir-fried noodle dish that comes in various forms, often mixed with vegetables, meat, and seafood.

   
   

5. Halo-Halo - A popular dessert made with crushed ice, sweetened fruits, jellies, and topped with leche flan and ube ice cream.

   
   

6. Kare-Kare - A rich and savory peanut stew, typically made with oxtail, tripe, and vegetables, served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste).

   
   

7. lumpia - Filipino spring rolls that can be served fresh or fried, filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables.

   
   

8. Balut - A fertilized duck egg with a developing embryo, considered a delicacy and often sold as street food.

   
   

9. Bibingka - A type of rice cake traditionally made with rice flour and coconut milk, often enjoyed during the Christmas season.

   
   

10. Tapsilog - A breakfast dish consisting of beef tapa, garlic fried rice (sinangag), and a fried egg (itlog).