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Melon Juice
Melon Juice by Mayette M. Garcia.
Cantaloupe is called melon in the Philippines — milón in Tagalog.

Ginataang Gulay
Photo by Mayette Garcia of Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw.
Ginataan refers to being cooked with coconut milk.
Kalabasa at Sitaw is the Tagalog for Squash and Beans.

Ginisang Ampalaya
Featured photo of Ginisang Ampalaya by Mayette Garcia
Ampalaya is the Tagalog word for “bitter gourd” or “bitter melon.” Ginisa means “sautéed.” Here is a simple recipe for sautéed bitter gourd in Philippine cuisine.

Adobong Pusit
Photo of Squid Dish by Ahljhon Miranda

Macapuno Strings
Photo By Toyang Noresa of Suman Topped With Macapuno Strings
Can you tell the difference between authentic macapuno and young coconut being passed off as macapuno?


Ensalada: Talong, Mangga, Okra, Kamatis…
Ensalada and Salted Egg by Eva Argenos… Hilaw na mangga, itlog na maalat, sibuyas, kamatis, talong, okra, sitaw, kangkong, bagoong… Unripe mangoes, salted eggs, onions, tomatoes, eggplants, okra, string beans, swamp greens, fermented seafood paste…

Putok Batok
Photo by Mayette Garcia of Chicharon Bulaklak & Crispy Pata
The phrase “putok batok” (sometimes hyphenated as “putok-batok”) refers to meals that can cause the eater to have a heart attack or stroke due to its very unhealthy nature.

Filipino Street Food
Photo of Filipino Street Food by Kaycel Corral