Filipino Food

Labanos

The Filipino word for “radish” is labanos. It is the white slender

Crispy Pata

Fried Pork Knuckles!

Pagi

This is the Tagalog word for stingray.

In the Philippines, pagi is usually cooked in coconut milk.

Kesong Puti

Photo by Leslie Bernarte: “Kanto Freestyle garlic chicken, sinangag with side of

Taghilaw

Known as a regional specialty of Batangas province, taghilaw is mainly pig innards soaked in vinegar or the like.

Kool’em Soft Chewy Mint

Columbia’s “Kool’em Soft Chewy Mint” candies

Mechado

Filipino mechado is a hearty stew of slowly simmered meat in a

Inangit

Sweet Rice Cake

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.

Malasugi

Large saltwater fish of the family Istiophoridae.

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