Mexican in origin, adobo is a ubiquitous dish in every household in the Philippines. It's one of 50 classic dishes we think define Filipino cuisine. <em>Tweet or Instagram your favorites tagged #CNNFood</em>
Adobo —
Mexican in origin, adobo is a ubiquitous dish in every household in the Philippines. It's one of 50 classic dishes we think define Filipino cuisine. Tweet or Instagram your favorites tagged #CNNFood
Courtesy Adobo Connection
This marinated grilled chicken goes with a generous serving of garlic rice.
Chicken inasal —
This marinated grilled chicken goes with a generous serving of garlic rice.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
Made from Batangas beef, the broth is rich with flavors while the bones are big -- meaning more bone marrow to enjoy.
Bulalo —
Made from Batangas beef, the broth is rich with flavors while the bones are big -- meaning more bone marrow to enjoy.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
This medley of okra, eggplant, bitter gourd, squash, tomatoes and bagoong (shrimp or fish paste) is a healthy and easy-to-make dish.
Pinakbet —
This medley of okra, eggplant, bitter gourd, squash, tomatoes and bagoong (shrimp or fish paste) is a healthy and easy-to-make dish.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
In Lucban, Quezon, pancit habhab is served on a banana leaf and slurped.
Pancit habhab —
In Lucban, Quezon, pancit habhab is served on a banana leaf and slurped.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
A delicate egg wrapper contains a savory filling of ubod (the pith of the coconut tree), shrimps, pork, onions and a garlicky sweet sauce.
Lumpiang ubod —
A delicate egg wrapper contains a savory filling of ubod (the pith of the coconut tree), shrimps, pork, onions and a garlicky sweet sauce.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
Made from fresh carabao milk and sugar, this sweet confection is stirred until thick and melts in the mouth.
Pastillas de leche —
Made from fresh carabao milk and sugar, this sweet confection is stirred until thick and melts in the mouth.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
This fiery chili, pork and coconut milk stew is a perfect for anyone who loves coconut and spicy food.
Bicol express —
This fiery chili, pork and coconut milk stew is a perfect for anyone who loves coconut and spicy food.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
This Filipino-style barbecue using pork belly creates juicy, flavorsome meat inside and crackling skin outside.
Inihaw na Liempo —
This Filipino-style barbecue using pork belly creates juicy, flavorsome meat inside and crackling skin outside.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
The ube or purple yam is a popular ingredient used for desserts and here it's made into a sweet and smooth jam.
Halayang ube —
The ube or purple yam is a popular ingredient used for desserts and here it's made into a sweet and smooth jam.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
This deep-fried shrimp dish is typically served with a tomato-based sweet and sour sauce.
Camaro rebosado —
This deep-fried shrimp dish is typically served with a tomato-based sweet and sour sauce.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
Fresh snails cooked in coconut milk and leafy vegetables are served in the shell, while a tiny fork (or toothpick) is used to loosen the meat inside.
Kuhol sa gata —
Fresh snails cooked in coconut milk and leafy vegetables are served in the shell, while a tiny fork (or toothpick) is used to loosen the meat inside.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
Tsokolate, or thick Filipino hot chocolate, pairs perfectly with sugar-topped cheesebread.
Filipino hot chocolate —
Tsokolate, or thick Filipino hot chocolate, pairs perfectly with sugar-topped cheesebread.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo
The egg and milk-based custard capped off with glistening caramelized sugar is a popular dessert among locals.
Leche flan —
The egg and milk-based custard capped off with glistening caramelized sugar is a popular dessert among locals.
Candice Lopez-Quimpo