Inasal means "grilled" in the Visayas region. But we're not talking about regular grilled chicken because chicken inasal marinade belongs to a category of its own.
Inasal means "grilled" in the Visayas region. But we're not talking about regular grilled chicken because chicken inasal marinade belongs to a category of its own.
This common street food gives you bang for your buck because it really fills you up. Plus, it takes quite a while for you to consume, especially when it's freshly "fished" from a giganormous can of hot water.
We always invite our non-Pinoy guests to try out balut. It's a form of mini-torture for them at first, but they usually end up requesting for another round of balut and local beer. It's pampalakas ng tuhod!
It's savory and goes well with hot rice. It's also uniquely Filipino. Not only in the way that it's cooked but the use of coconut cream and gabi leaves marks it as very distinct to our palate.
Nice to know: It has a Spanish name and Chinese culinary origin, but it’s still considered a Pinoy merienda treat. What they say: Waking up to the aroma of arroz caldo in the morning and having it for breakfast is one of the best cures to the rainy doldrums. - Christine Day Lorico
