Philippine Cuisine
Another good reason to visit the Philippines- our delicious cuisine:
The Philippines is a country formed of many islands, big and small. It is no wonder varied influences from surrounding countries reached the islands and seeped into the tradition; then all combined to form the rich Filipino culture. The earlier Philippine cuisine has originated from Malayo-Polynesian and it gradually evolved when other Asian cultural influences mixed in. The western culture was injected strongly when the Spaniards discovered the Philippines in the 15th century. Cooking styles and names for many Filipino dishes are mostly acquired from the Spanish and the Chinese, such as: lechon (whole roasted pig) and siomai (steamed dimsum). The Americans introduced the fastfood favorites in the country; like fried chicken, spaghetti, and hamburgers. The Japanese brought sushi and sashimi dishes; and the Koreans their kimchi. Other Asian cuisines like the Thai and the Vietnamese have also made an impact. Most Filipino restaurants serve Asian dishes cooked in Filipino style. Even the Middle East's pita sandwich called Shawarma has been adapted by Filipino food lovers. For more on Philippine cuisine, visit - http://hubpages.com/hub/philippine-cuisine-filipino-dishes-for-everyday-and-special-occasions
Chicken Adobo - Chicken Meat Cooked in Soy Sauce and Vinegar (Photo courtesy by dbgg1979 from Flickr.com)
Sinigang na Hipon - Shrimp in Tamarind Broth (Photo courtesy by roland from Flickr.com)
Nilagang Baka - Beef and Vegetables in Clear Broth (Photo courtesy by VirtualErn from Flickr.com)
Sinigang na Baboy - Pork in Sour Broth (Photo courtesy by Potsky2009 from Flickr.com)
Lumpia Shanghai - Fried Spring Roll (Photo courtesy by VirtualErn from Flickr.com)
Crispy Pata - Fried Pork Leg (Photo courtesy by roland from Flickr.com)
Pancit Bijon - Sauteed Rice Noodles (Photo courtesy by dbgg1979 from Flickr.com)
Lechon Kawali - Fried Pork Belly (Photo courtesy by jasonlam from Flickr.com)
Fish Tinola (Photo courtesy by georgeparrilla from Flickr.com)
Chicken Tinola (Photo courtesy by melyjohnson from Flickr.com)
Seafood Kinilaw - Fresh Tuna, Sea Scallops, Shrimps, Red Onions, and Tomatoes Marinated in Calamansi, Vinegar and Coconut Milk (Photo courtesy by arnold|inuyaki from Flickr.com)
Beef Mechado (Photo courtesy by roland from Flickr.com)
Daing na Bangus - Fried Milkfish (Photo courtesy by mackarus from Flickr.com)
Chicharon Bulaklak - Fried Pork Innards (Photo courtesy by Puck777 from Flickr.com)
Embutido - Filipino Meat Loaf (Photo courtesy by roland from Flickr.com)
Chicken Cooked in Pandan Leaves (Photo courtesy by dbgg1979 from Flickr.com)
Sisig - Roasted Pork Cut into Bits and Heavily Spiced (Photo courtesy by ~MVI~ from Flickr.com)
So what are you waiting for? Get a taste of the Philippines!