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What to eat in Philippines

The 10 best dishes in Philippines

Sour, salty and sweet: Spanish, Chinese and Malay roots.

1

Adobo

Eaten all over Philippines

Chicken or pork braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and bay.

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2

Lechon

Best: Cebu

Whole roasted pig with crackling skin.

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3

Sinigang

Eaten all over Philippines

Sour tamarind soup with pork or shrimp.

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4

Kare-kare

Best: Pampanga

Oxtail in peanut sauce with bagoong.

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5

Sisig

Best: Pampanga

Chopped pork face sizzling on a hot plate.

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6

Pancit

Eaten all over Philippines

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat, served at birthdays for long life.

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7

Halo-halo

Eaten all over Philippines

Shaved ice with beans, fruit and ube.

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8

Lumpia

Eaten all over Philippines

Thin spring rolls filled with pork and vegetables, fried crisp.

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9

Bicol express

Best: Bicol

Pork in coconut and chili.

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10

Chicken inasal

Best: Bacolod

Chicken marinated in vinegar, lemongrass and annatto, grilled and served with garlic rice.

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