Bangus

Bangus is the Tagalog word for “milkfish.” The fish’s scientific name is Chanos chanos. What can we make with bangus? Paksiw, sinigang, relleno, adobo, pinaputok, escabeche, sisig, bangus sa tausi…

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Balimbing

Photo of Balimbing by Mildred Cruz.

The fruit has the scientific name Averrhoa carambola. It’s called a star fruit in English because of the shape you see when you cut it crosswise.

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Pusit 🦑

Squid in Tagalog is pusit.

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Squid

Photo by Toyang Noresa of stuffed squids being grilled.

“Squid” in Tagalog is pusit. It can be barbecued (inihaw) or cooked adobo style. Dried squid is also popularly grilled in the Philippines. It’s a very chewy treat.

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Alimasag

Steamed Crab (Alimasag) by Toyang Noresa.

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Inihaw

Inihaw na Baboy at Inihaw na Isaw. Photo by Angie Pastor. For

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Halaan

Lukan / Halaan are clams.

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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.

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Pansit Malabon

Pansit Malabon by Eva Argenos.

What distinguishes Pancit Malabon? It has thick noodles, and the sauce is already mixed in with the noodles before serving. The toppings and ingredients are mostly seafood like squid and shrimps.

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Ginisang Mais

Photo & Recipe of Filipino-Style Sautéed Corn (Ginisang Mais) by Dharl Lozada Librea

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