







Lumpiang Ubod
Also known as lumpiang sariwa (fresh lumpia).
Ubod is the heart of the coconut palm where the leaves and the nuts are formed. The tree dies when the ubod is removed.

Tikoy
Photo of Special Tikoy by Angie Pastor
For the Chinese New Year holidays in the Philippines, tikoy is the most popular treat given and eaten. It is made from sticky rice that is ground into flour and then mixed with lard, water and sugar. White sugar give us white tikoy, brown sugar… brown tikoy. And there are now also ube and pandan flavors as well.

Chorizo de Bilbao
Shrimps & Chorizo by Mayette M. Garcia.
Originating from the Iberian peninsula, chorizo refers to several types of pork sausages. In the Philippines, the most common type is called chorizo de bilbao.
