Food

Reason#126 Pandesal: Almusal ng Bayan

Reason#126 Pandesal: Almusal ng Bayan

The humble pandesal is a mainstay in most Pinoy breakfasts. The less humble kape is a steady companion.

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Reason#128 – KBL… Kadios, Baboy, Langka

Reason#128 – KBL… Kadios, Baboy, Langka

An Ilonggo dish that combines kadios (black beans), baboy (pork), and langka (jackfruit).

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Reason#61 Sour Sinigang

Reason#61 Sour Sinigang

Nice to know: Sampaloc (tamarind) is the main culprit for the sour soup. And Pinoys love it! There are times when it doesn’t even matter what you put in the soup… fish, pork, shrimp, whatever. Some historians and food experts consider this as one of the top candidates for the Philippine national dish distinction....

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Reason#72 Eh Kasi Kansi

Reason#72 Eh Kasi Kansi

A marriage of two delectable Pinoy concoctions: bulalo and sinigang. Bone marrow swimming in sour soup.

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Reason#120 Crispy Pata

Reason#120 Crispy Pata

Crispy pata = deep fried pork leg, including the knuckles. Not as easy to prepare as most people might think.

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Reason#103 Corny Cornicks

Reason#103 Corny Cornicks

Cornicks are Pinoy-style deep-fried corn kernels, usually flavored with salt and garlic. This crispy, crunchy snack is an interesting alternative to nuts.

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Reason#69 Bulalo Soup for the Soul

Reason#69 Bulalo Soup for the Soul

Beef bone marrow in vegetable soup. This should be served hot!

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Reason#89 Waffles With Mystery Fillings

Reason#89 Waffles With Mystery Fillings

This was my favorite pantawid-gutom during college. Can't go wrong with a 10-peso waffle-dog. Aaah, memories!

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Reason#30 He Said Kinilaw, She Said Kilawin

Reason#30 He Said Kinilaw, She Said Kilawin

Raw fish "cooked" in vinegar. Waiter, three bottles of beer, please!

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Reason#64 It Was Isaw I Saw

Reason#64 It Was Isaw I Saw

"Saraaaap ng tustadong isaw na babad sa suka :) yuuuum!" exclaims Neva. Barbecued intestines, anyone?

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