ABOUT FILIPINO FOOD

Ball of Edam cheese that’s a staple of the Filipino Christmas table

A visual tool developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute to help Filipinos acquire healthy eating habits.

Photos by SuperNam25… Binutong is a native treat from Bicol province… Here seen wrapped and arranged on a bilao.

Sinaing refers to boiled or steamed rice.

Rice is often cooked in an iron pot, traditionally in a clay pot, and these days using a electric rice-cooker.

It’s been estimated that between 50 and 90 percent of the Philippine population are lactose intolerant.

Philippine tablea is roasted, ground and molded nibs of fermented pure (100%) cacao beans without added ingredients and additives.

Photo by Leslie Bernarte taken at Balinsasayaw Restaurant in Tagaytay City, Philippines.

What is a Boodle Fight?

Featured photo by Angie Pastor.

Media Noche in the Philippines is New Year’s Eve, during which everyone looks forward to the large spread of food to feast on. 🙂

Tapa + Sinangag + Itlog (dried meat + fried rice + egg)

The Tagalog word halabos means to cook in salt and water by boiling until all the liquid has evaporated.