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.
Pancit Bato
Bato is a municipality in Camarines Sur, a province of the Bicol region on the island of Luzon.
This pancit (noodle dish) is named after the town, but it’s famous throughout the area. Many Filipinos from elsewhere refer to pancit bato as pancit Bicol.
Galunggong
Fried Galunggong by Eva Argenos.
Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog
Note to Filipino Americans: Martin Purefoods is NOT the San Miguel Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog you know from the Philippines.
Banana Ketchup
Bottles of UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Catsup on Store Shelf. Photos by Angie Pastor.
Banana ketchup is a popular Filipino condiment made from bananas, sugar, vinegar and spices. Its natural color is brownish, but it is colored red to resemble tomato ketchup.
Granny Goose Kornets
Witch’s hand! Every Filipino must have had some fun in fitting a kornet on each finger of a hand.
Granny Goose Kornets are very crunchy and addictive cone-shaped snacks. 😛
Goldilocks
Goldilocks is a Philippine company with bakeshop locations throughout its home country and overseas.
The company has been around for more than four decades and is considered a Philippine institution.