We Filipinos really love different types of food. We never forget to look for foods that are comfortable for us. There are the classic Homemade, the lechon, and the famous halo-halo. But, we have a food that will never be lost and forgotten because of its deliciousness prepared by various local provinces here in the Philippines. Some of the provinces here in the Philippines are proud of their unique food, while others we see are often sold in markets, as well as in malls. It symbolizes how sweet and close the Filipino families are. We Filipinos really love different varieties of food. We never forget to look for foods that are comfortable for us. There are the classic Homemade, the lechon, and the famous halo-halo. But, we have a food that will never be lost and forgotten because of its deliciousness prepared by various local provinces here in the Philippines. Some of the provinces here in the Philippines are proud of their unique food, while others we see are often sold in markets, as well as in malls. It symbolizes how sweet and close the Filipino families are.
One of the favorite snacks of the Filipinos is the kakanin. Food has an important part and part of Filipino culture. The delicacies are just some of the popular Filipino native delicacies. Kakanin is derived from the words “kain” (to eat) and “kanin” (rice). This is the favorite dessert of the Filipinos whose main ingredient is usually rice or root crops. Its ingredients are often used in flour made from an overnight mixture of rice and flour. There are also snacks that use sticky rice. Meals are usually prepared on special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, Christmas, New Year, and other occasions. It can also be used as a greeting for our family or friends. Filipino food is very popular as a snack or dessert.
All kinds of food have their own, unique and resonant names that people will never forget. Here are some examples of popular dishes in the Philippines:
An example of a popular dish in the Philippines is the puto. Puto is a type of steamed rice cake that is often served as a snack or included in delicious food such as dinuguan or pancit in Filipino cuisine and is believed to have been derived from the Indian puttu origin of Kerala. It can also be mixed with different colors such as green, violet, pink, and yellow. Often its toppings are cheese or a piece of egg yolk.
Kutsinta is one of the favorite foods of Filipinos. It is a type of steamed rice cake (puto) found throughout the Philippines. It is made from a mixture of flour, brown sugar, enhanced with yellow food or annatto extract, and steamed in small ramekins. It is usually sold with puto. Unlike its equivalent, with a doughy texture, the kitchen has a jelly-like, chewy consistency. It can also be seasoned by adding latik for a sweeter flavor. It can be cooked at home or bought at street vendors. It is often prepared with puto. It is sticky and has an ingredient on top of grated coconut.
Bibingka is a type of mammoth made from sticky rice or rice flour and coconut milk. It is cooked in a clay oven, heated by the burning charcoal that sits on top of the cook. It is roasted in layers. it is first smeared with butter and sprinkled with sugar. It is served with grated coconut. The bibingka is made from rice flour, honey, sugar, eggs and baking powder. The ingredients are poured into a container lined with banana leaves. It is cooked on charcoal in an oven made of clay. It can also be cooked in a more modern oven. Now there is no need to wait until the holiday season to taste delicious bibingka. It can now be ordered at restaurants and small food stores in the mall. The bibingka is delicious especially their special bibingka added with red egg and white cheese.
The palate is a thin and flat dish made of sticky, sugar, grated coconut and sesame seeds. The name palitaw is derived from the obvious word that describes the way it is cooked. The adhesive is made into small balls and flattened. One by one it is poured into boiling water. When it appears, it means the trigger is cooked. It is removed from the water and sprinkled with sugar, grated coconut and toasted sesame seeds. This is a delicious snack, especially when freshly cooked. Another favorite meal for Christmas is the puto wall. It is made of a special adhesive called Pirurutong with a natural purple color. The Pirurutong is soaked in salted water and dried overnight. It is placed in a bamboo tube and smoked until cooked through. After removing from the bamboo, put the puto wall on the butter and sprinkle with grated coconut and mascuvado.
Pichi-Pichi is one of the favorite desserts of Filipinos. It is made of coconut and cassava or cassava. It is one of the favorite preparations for parties or even just on ordinary days. It is usually sold in markets with six each in a plastic wrap or -12 in one package. This dish comes from the province of Quezon.
The biko is not to be missed whenever there are festivals in the villages, weddings, and special occasions. "Biko" is what we usually think of when we hear "kakanin". It is made of sticky rice mixed with coconut milk and red sugar, it is also topped with toppings. It is often sold in markets and sometimes sold by tinder everywhere.
Espasol is a type of thin and long or sugar cane from Laguna. It is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sweetened grated coconut meat, and sprinkled with toasted rice flour. It is prepared whenever there are special occasions. It is delicious to eat because it is sticky and just the right mixture.
Suman is a popular delicacy made of sticky wrap in banana, coconut or pandan leaves. Suman can be dipped in sugar, sweetened sauce or seasoned with honey. There are different types of suman depending on the region of origin. Suman is delicious in what it is. It is delicious to eat with ripe mango and others dip it or roll it in white sugar.
Layer is an old Tagalog word for the word "layers". It is a word that gives expression because of its sticky appearance and taste. This word also gives an indication of how to prepare it. When you make layers, always remember that each layer or layer can be steamed so that it retains its color and separates flavors. The lining is made of rice flour, coconut milk, condensed milk and its flavors are purple, jackfruit, and cheese. This can be seen during gatherings such as festivals, school activities that prepare food, Christmas parties, birthdays, and victory parties.
Our afternoon snacks will not be spilled at our grandmothers' house if they do not prepare the cooked bilo-bilo that we are used to eating. The roasted bilo-bilo is mixed with sliced sweet potato, purple, oatmeal, banana, and ground rice into rounds. They are mixed and cooked simultaneously in the stove with coconut milk. Add sliced jackfruit. The ginataan comes from the word "gata". The bilo-bilo, on the other hand, comes from sticky ground rice that is made into a circle that is first boiled in hot water before mixing with the main ingredients.
The diners always have maja blanca sold along with the other snacks she sells. It is often sold in square slices, sometimes with cheese or latik that will serve as toppings on the surface. Maja blanca is made from a mixture of corn starch, sweet corn kernels or canned corn, sugar, and coconut milk. This special maja blangcang is very popular to your taste. It is also always there for special occasions like festivals, birthdays, and more.
The kalamay is naturally sticky when you look at it. It is popular in various parts of our country. It is a favorite of the Boholanos to meet them when they go to or from Manila and other countries. Kalamay or calamay is made from red sugar, coconut milk, and ground rice. This native dish has a variety of flavors such as purple, vanilla, peanut butter, and margarine. It is also mixed with peanuts. When you eat it you will taste the peanuts and how sweet it is. It can also be stuffed with breads if you like. These are just a few of the indigenous foods found here in the Philippines.
The Philippines has 7,101 islands and most of the regions here have delicious food to share. So, so if you have not tried to eat anything here, all I can say is try it first. In summary, it is delicious, it is also very tasty and weak in our budget.