Filipino Food

Peanuts

The Tagalog word for “peanut” is mani.

Peanuts are a popular crop in the Philippines, with a history of cultivation dating back to the Spanish colonial era.

Queso de Bola

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

Turon (Sagimis)

Turón is banana wrapped like a spring roll and deep fried with brown sugar. The banana often used is the fat saba variety. Jackfruit is sometimes included in the filling for a sweeter flavor.

Hamón

From the Spanish jamón, meaning “ham.” Fiesta Ham is the much-coveted centerpiece

How Ice-Cream Became Popular in the Philippines

Credit for introducing ice cream to the Philippines goes to M. A. Clarke.

Balut

Featured Photo by Kaycel Corral.

Balut country — Pateros — and the neighboring Rizal towns have variations of this ubiquitous boiled duck’s egg with the little black chick curled up inside.

Belekoy

A sweet Filipino delicacy from the province of Bulacan.

Espasol

Cylinder-shaped delicacy made from rice flour and rolled in or dusted with

Sapin-sapin is a rice-based Filipino delicacy that comprises layers of glutinous rice and coconut. It is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, water, and coloring, with coconut flakes sprinkled on top. Sapin-sapin means “layers” and this visual and gastronomic treat is recognizable for its layers, each of a different color.

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