banana leaves

Banana Leaves in Philippine Cuisine.

Tupig

Photos by Papus Bueno. Tupig is a kakanin (rice delicacy) of the Ilocos region of Northern Luzon in the Philippines!

Banana Leaves

In the provinces, a sure sign that some very serious grand-style cooking is about to be done is the arrival of folded banana leaves (dahon ng saging).

Boodle Fight

Photo by Leslie Bernarte taken at Balinsasayaw Restaurant in Tagaytay City, Philippines.

What is a Boodle Fight?

Binutong

Photos by SuperNam25… Binutong is a native treat from Bicol province… Here seen wrapped and arranged on a bilao.

Chicken Adobo

Photo by Jeric Travis of chicken adobo with rice and salted egg on banana leaf. Adobong manok na may kasamang itlog na maalat at kanin. Nakahain sa dahon ng saging. Recipe to be posted soon!