Let's go on a cultural foodventure! /
Tara Kain Tayo!
The Filipino cuisine is full of flavors and colors in its own way. Here's a three-part illustration series on Filipino food that aims to bring delight to Filipinos and foodies alike.
The project is designed with the purpose of creating flashcards to introduce children ages 3-8 to the wonders of Philippine cuisine
In the everyday lives of the Filipinos, street food has been an integral part of their culture. The ingredients and sauces pack a flavorful punch that would always be a favorite among the people.
(Left) Mangga with Bagoong (ripe mangoes and shrimp paste) are one of the best combinations of the sweet and salty flavors.
(Middle) Isaw (pig or chicken intestines) can't taste any better than this. Definitely a must-try in this country.
(Right) Lumpiang Saging (Banana cues and Turons) are usually made from sugared saba bananas skewered on bamboo sticks.
(Left) During casual commutes, you can see vendors selling chicken balls which go well with a variety of sauces.
(Middle) Although Empanadas came from Spain, Filipinos have creatively adopted it with ingenious fillings from longganisa to Papaya.
(Right) Casual get-togethers in this country aren't complete without pork barbecues.
(Left) Okoy (shrimp fritters and veggies) is a traditional dish that is served crispy as street food to even side dishes in stalls.
(Middle) Forever a national favorite, balut (duck embryo or fetus) is rich with nutrients.
(Right) Fish ball is one of the top street food favorites among Filipinos which goes perfectly well with sour, sweet, or even spicy sauce!
More than its street food and the occasional foreign cuisines, the Filipinos have main dishes that they truly take pride in.
(Left) Quite like an underdog, the Kinilaw packs a delicious punch. This is our own version of the ceviche which has an exquisite taste.
(Middle) From chicken innards to pig head, the ever-famous Sizzling Sisig will never fail to satisfy your hunger pangs.
(Right) Dinuguan (pork blood stew) may seem a bit daunting at first, but this flavorful stew with pork slices and innards is a must-try.
(Left) Perhaps the top favorite soup, the sour Sinigang never fails to give a hearty taste with its plethora of veggie and meat combinations.
(Middle) What is a Filipino celebration without Lechon? A suckling pig that is filled deep with crispy fat and flavors.
(Right) From birthdays to the simplest of lunch times, Lumpiang Shanghai is made special with its crispy wrapper and yummy fillings.
(Left) Eggplants? Probably not the popular veggie, but make it a Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelette) then it might just be your favorite.
(Middle) Silogs are the staple for Filipino breakfast. Tocinos, Longganisas, Tapa, etc. level up the usual Sinangag (garlic rice) and egg.
(Right) Palabok is that noodle dish topped with shrimps, scallions, and so much more that always earns its place in parties.
What's a celebration without desserts? From ice cream to the sweet delicacies, they truly complete every Filipino event!
(Left) Coconuts can't get any better than combining it with gulaman, milk, sago, and cream. This makes a refreshing dessert!
(Middle) The staple delicacy of every Filipino home during Christmas, Bibingka (Rice cake) and Puto Bumbong (Glutinous rice) bring you the perfect combination to sweeten up the celebration.
(Right) Ginata is cooked with gatâ (coconut milk), this gives off a soup-like texture that's perfect for cold weather or daily merienda.
(Left) Whenever it's summer, Halo-halo claims the throne as being one, if not the top, dessert among the Filipinos. It has a variety toppings from beans, corn, ube, to leche flan and so much more.
(Middle) Buchi (Rice ball), Pichi-pichi (Cassava with coconut), and Ube Halaya (Mashed Purple Yam) are some of the many Filipino desserts that make every Filipino celebration more special.
(Right) The Ice cream and Pandesal combination bring back childhood memories and times when this was one of the everyday treats that almost every kid would crave for.
(Left) Suman are banana leaves that contain glutinous rice infused with coconut milk which makes it the perfect snack. This also matches perfectly with Kutsinta, a sweet rice cake.
(Middle) Creamy, milky, and sweet, Leche flan never fails to make its appearance as either as a delicious stand-alone dessert or even the go-to topping for several desserts such as the halo-halo.
(Right) Everyday during the morning hustle, you're bound to buy taho which is soft tofu topped with sago pearls and the sweet arnibal.
Thank you! Salamat!
