Crunchy Fishcake-flavored Snack. Photo by Soundtech27. This is from the same genre of tsitsirya snacks as ulam crackers in the Philippines. Cheap junk food in the form of munchable airy bits flavored with a taste that’s supposed to be reminiscent of a “viand” (ulam) or something similar.
The Filipino likes cockfights. When his rooster loses, it is called talunan
In Laguna, tumbong ng niyog (the soft white growths found inside some
Photo by Leslie Bernarte of Bahay Pastulan Ube Jam & Snow Balls.
Bahay Pastulan is a store run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, a congregation of Roman Catholic nuns in the Philippines.
Super Chips by the Delicious Chicharon Factory of the Philippines.
Delicious Chicharon is the leading maker of the famous “Chicharong Puti” (white chicharrones) branded as “Super Chips” since 1950’s.
This unique healthy snack is made of all-natural ingredients. Having fish as its main ingredient makes it a good source of protein.
Asked by the Manila Bulletin to describe Pinoy street food, which he seemed to be very familiar with, KF Seetoh said quite bluntly that “Filipinos have no street food.”
He referred to betamax, isaw, helmet and their genre of food as “desperate snacks.”
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork; 2 pounds chicken; 2 medium-size garlic; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 6 whole allspice; ginger; MSG; bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste
Sinigang na Talakitok by Mommy Shelette. Talakitok is a species of cavalla
Photo by Soundtech27: four packs of cheap Filipino junk food with a bottle of UFC Hot Sauce Spicier Blend 100g. Chippy and Chiz Curls are posh compared to these peso snacks!