
General Info
Exotic? Monkey-eating eagles, pupa of honeybees, birds’ nests, freshwater beetles, sea urchins, lizards, iguanas, pythons, octopus, field rats… tastes like chicken!
The tabon bird of Palawan lays only two eggs, and one of them is sure to get egg-napped.
Freswater maliputo and tawilis — fish caught only in the Pansipit River and Taal Lake of Batangas.
Eel cooked in yellow ginger.


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

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

Fusion in Philippine Cuisine
A casual overview of the history of foreign influences in Philippine cuisine. It is said that 80% of the dishes prepared in Filipino kitchens today can be traced to Spain. The Spaniards introduced tomatoes and garlic along with the technique of sautéing them with onions in olive oil.

Itlog ng Antik
Itlog ng Hantik (Ants’ Eggs). Photos by @OkayMaine. Also known as Itlog ti Abuos in Ilocano cuisine.
Hantik or Antik are weaver ants known for their stinging bites. Their eggs (itlog) are considered a delicacy in the Philippines and are very hard to come by.

Ginataang Hipon
Shrimp in Coconut Milk


Eating Out Filipino Style
Not too long ago, dining in a restaurant was not a common thing among Filipinos.


Media Noche
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. 🙂