Get to Know the Cuisine of the Philippines

Fish

Fish in Philippine Cuisine: Isda

Isda at Gulay

“Isda at Gulay” (Fish & Vegetables) by Tina Carolino

Daing

Daing is a type of dried fish. It goes very well with

Tanigue

Tanigue with calamansi by Angie Pastor.

Sinigang na Isda

Photos and Instructions by Johnard. How to make Sinigang na Isda (Fish

Galunggong

Fried Galunggong by Eva Argenos.

Bangus

Bangus is the Tagalog word for “milkfish.” The fish’s scientific name is Chanos chanos. What can we make with bangus? Paksiw, sinigang, relleno, adobo, pinaputok, escabeche, sisig, bangus sa tausi…

Bistek na Bangus

Milkfish cooked in the style of Filipino beefsteak

MALASUGI

Large saltwater fish of the family Istiophoridae.

BITILYA

Saltwater fish of the family Lethrinidae.

Tinapa

Vacuum-packed Tinapang Bangus (Smoked Milkfish) by Angie Pastor. For orders in Manila, 09369815475.

Tinapa refers to fish that has been smoked. The finished product has a discernibly yellow or even orange tint.

Tambakol

Tagalog name for skipjack tuna