Filipino Food

Arroz Valenciana

Photo by Toyang Noresa of Arroz Valenciana with Chorizo 😋

Biko

Biko topped with latik made and photographed by Angie Pastor. For orders in Manila: 09369815475

In the Philippines, BIKO is the name of popular sweet treat whose main ingredient is sticky rice. It is a favorite thing to eat in the lead up towards the New Year.

Ubeko

Ube (purple yam) and Biko (a sticky rice delicacy)

Suman

Photo by Angie Pastor of Suman with Mango.

Suman is a thin cylindrical rice cake wrapped in banana leaves or palm leaves.

Suha

Pomelos from Davao on sale in Manila. Photo by Angie Pastor.

Suha is the Filipino word for the large citrus fruit more commonly known as “pomelo” in English-speaking countries.

Carioca / Karyoka

Balls of glutinous-rice dough that are deep fried and then dipped in brown coconut syrup.

Chicharon

Filipino Chicharon: Crispy Pork Rinds of the Philippines!

Did you know there are many different kinds of chicharon made in the Philippines?

Beef Salpicao

Stir-Fried Garlic Beef

Sotanghon

Sotanghon Noodles by Angie Pastor. With Carrots, Cabbage and Calamansi.

These are cellophane noodles, also known as Chinese vermicelli, bean-thread noodles, crystal noodles, or glass noodles.

Sotanghon are a type of transparent noodle made from mung-bean starch and water.

Often confused with bihon, which are made from rice.

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.

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