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Filipino Cuisine

Filipino cuisine has evolved from its Austronesian origins, incorporating influences from Spanish, American, Chinese, and Malay cultures, resulting in a diverse blend of flavors. Key dishes include adobo, sinigang, and lechon, with a strong emphasis on local ingredients and communal dining. The cuisine is characterized by a balance of sweet, salty, sour, and umami tastes, reflecting the rich culinary diversity of the Philippines.

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Filipino Cuisine

Filipino cuisine has evolved from its Austronesian origins, incorporating influences from Spanish, American, Chinese, and Malay cultures, resulting in a diverse blend of flavors. Key dishes include adobo, sinigang, and lechon, with a strong emphasis on local ingredients and communal dining. The cuisine is characterized by a balance of sweet, salty, sour, and umami tastes, reflecting the rich culinary diversity of the Philippines.

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FILIPINO

CUISINE
Introduction
Filipino cooking, originating from the
Malayo-Polynesians, has evolved over time,
blending Asian cuisines with heavy Spanish
and American influences. Common
ingredients include rice, livestock, seafood,
and reptiles. Despite being less spicy than
neighboring countries like Thailand and
Vietnam, Filipino cuisine relies on garlic,
onions, and ginger for flavor.
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History
Philippine cuisine consist of the food
preparation methods and eating
customs found in the philippines. The
style of cooking and the flavor
associated with it have evolved over
many centuries from its Austronesian
origins to mixed cuisine with many
Malay, Chinese, Spanish , American
and other asia and latin influeces
adopted to the indigenous ingredients
and the local palate.
Characteristi
cs Filipino cuisine is characterized by a
diverse blend of flavors,
incorporating sweet, salty, sour,
and umami tastes. Key features
include the use of local ingredients,
signature dishes like adobo and
sinigang, and a rich street food
culture. Lechon serves as a festive
centerpiece, while the dessert halo-
halo adds a refreshing touch.
Influences from Spanish, Chinese,
and Malay cultures contribute to the
unique culinary identity, and
regional specialties showcase the
country's culinary diversity. Filipino
hospitality is reflected in the
tradition of sharing meals.
Examples :
• Adobo (marinated meat stew)
• Sinigang (sour soup)
• Lechon (roast pig), and the
refreshing dessert Halo-Halo.
• Kare-Kare (oxtail stew)
• Pancit (stir-fried noodles)
• Balut (fertilized duck egg)
• Tinola (ginger- based soup)
• Sisig (sizzling chopped pig's
face), and Longganisa (Filipino
sausage).
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