Eating Around the Philippines: Lechon, Max's Fried Chicken, Kare Kare, Adobo, Pinakbet, Tinola and Balut!

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May 12th 2010

Published: June 3rd 2010

I have completed my blogs on Indonesia, to include some kind of a guide on what food to eat around there from Jakarta through Yogyakarta through Bali. So, why not one in my own country? I have been reading up on blogs about the Philippines and what you guys are eating, that I thought I should do this blog to guide you where to go and what to order. Feasting On A Lechon The celebrity chef... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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It's almost done........

Puto Bumbong! Yummy.

with grated coconut, margarine and sugar.

More Rice Cakes

There is the sapin-sapin and the bibingka malagkit.

dinuguan

Some wouldn't dare try this. Pig innards cooked in pig's blood. But most Filipinos, including me, love it.

Dinuguan with Rice

some prefer to eat it as a meal. lunch or dinner. with rice. others eat it as a snack, served with puto, another rice cake.

The Finished Product: Bibingka

Halo Halo

Literally translates to "mix mix" as this cold drink is a medley of sweetened fruits mixed with ice shavings and milk.

Bicol Express

cut up peppers stewed in coconut cream, a truly Bicolano dish named after the Manila-Bicol express train that used to connect the 2 areas in the country.

Used or Uvud Balls

Made from minced pork, flaked flying fish and minced banana pith. Just steamed. From Batanes.

Ivatan Adobo Called Lunies

Another version of stewed pork cubes, this time just plain salted. No vinegar, no soy sauce.

Lechon Kawali

The "minor" version of the lechon is called lechon kawali. Kawali translates to pan or wok as in the chinese wok. This is pork belly either turbo-broiled or fried. Dipped in the same liver sauce, or in a dip made of soysauce, vinegar and diced onions.

Ginataang Tilapia

Tilapia is as common as Israel's St. Peter's Fish. In the Bicol Region, this fish is cooked in coconut cream/milk, spiced with chilis.

Chopsuey by Jules

It's really a chinese dish, but most Filipinos are familiar with this veggie dish. You can try ordering this even in small eateries. Stir fried veggies which include baguio beans, cauliflowers, carrots, cabbages, some slivers of meat. (Another Jules' creation)

Fried, sugar-coated bananas

A typical dessert..........some Filipinos serve it on a skewer and call it bananaque as in barbeque!

"American" Breakfast Fare

Filipinos love their hot dogs, spams, and BACON! Eaten all day round, with fried or scrambled eggs.

Yellow Watermelon

Thanks, Ethel, for this picture. Yellow watermelons make me drool.

Lobster Up Close

Still on lobsters.... From Batanes, the northernmost island province of the Philippines.

Snacks @ Mang Inasal

US$1 meals. Usually eaten as snacks or meriendas.

Turo-Turo Stall

In the Philippines, you will find many eating places where dishes are displayed. It's called "turo-turo" meaning "point point" as u just point which u like to order.

Lechon Kawali

There's the whole lechon, or the lechon kawali which is pork belly fried in its own lard, usually eaten with either a soy sauce-vinegar dip or a ground liver sauce.

Ivatan Pako Salad

Fiddlehead Fern Salad from Batanes

3rd June 2010

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Sarap nito!
Nagugutom ako!!!! ...ahhhh food, making me crave for some...

3rd June 2010

josworld
Johanna

Kare Kare
Haven't had kare kare for years ! I also miss Lechong Pinaksiw ! Nakaka-gutom ! Thanks for sharing. Cheers ! ;>

3rd June 2010

himynameis
amigo

Great write-up! Bistek and adobo still make my mouth drool thinking of them. And the fast food chains in the Philippines have some of the most creative, tasty and healthy 'fast food' I've ever come across. A joy to visit

3rd June 2010

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deleted_148721

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Oh no - I am on diet.... I can't eat and you made me hungry... :D but thanks for shearring!!!

3rd June 2010

mirachael
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Sarap
very nice blog...truly Pinoy!!!

4th June 2010

Deecas
Teekati Taureta

GOOD TO SEE ONLINE YOUR FOODENJOYABLE

4th June 2010

Eleanor Sy Templeman
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yummy
This is absolute torture...I want to go home...I'm famished...love our food

5th June 2010

liliram
liliram

Hi guys
Thanks for all the comments. There are so many more I wanted to include, but one can only have a few favorites, right? Would like to do a separate blog on REGIONAL specialties......like the bagnet from Ilocos, the suman from Antipolo, the pancit molo from Iloilo, durian and pomelo from Davao, tinapang salinas from cavite, ooooh the list is soooo long!!!!

5th June 2010

mhel
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wow! great blog tita, mahilig talaga ko sa food. nagutom ako lalo!

6th June 2010

jules
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superb!
Two thumbs up Tita Liliy for your food blog! Thanks for sharing my two pics ;-)..

4th July 2010

Muno
Sally and Nick Griffith

we have to come to the phillipines!

16th July 2010

Keith and Pete
Postcards from Europe

I am now hungry
for foods I have never eaten. Your photos are very good. And thanks for the "nomination". I hope to be the first to nominate you for the 'hall of fame' next year.

26th August 2011

Flo
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Crab, Up Close
Nice shot. :) I indulge in, occasionally. But it should be with vinegar & lots of garlic, which they say, moderates the cholesterol.

17th November 2011

Rain's Travels
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Hungry!
I was just thinking of writing about the different local food that one can enjoy in the metro. I feel bad whenever I see shows on TV that feature Asian food yet food from the Philippines isn't included! Anyway, reading this made me so hungry! Now I want some puto bumbong.

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