Filipino Food Glossary -

Filipino Food Glossary

A comprehensive cheat sheet of essential Filipino food terms to help navigate recipes and dining experiences.

Course: Cooking Basics, Glossary

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: cooking glossary, cooking tips, Filipino Cuisine, Filipino food terms, ingredient substitutions

Adobo - Vinegar-soy braised dish National dish of the Philippines.
Sinigang - Sour soup, usually tamarind Popular comfort food, especially in rainy weather.
Gata - Coconut milk Used in various dishes, can be substituted.
Pancit - Noodles (variety of types) Covers various noodle dishes.
Lechon - Roasted whole pig Typically served at special occasions.
Kare-Kare - Peanut butter stew Unique Filipino stew with peanut flavor.
Lumpia - Filipino spring rolls Popular appetizer at gatherings.
Bagoong - Fermented shrimp paste Strong flavor used in various dishes.
Tocino - Sweet cured pork Common breakfast dish.
Halo-halo - Shaved ice dessert A refreshing dessert with multiple ingredients.

Familiarize yourself with the terms listed to better understand Filipino recipes and menus.
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability as Filipinos often use flexible approaches in cooking.
Ask Filipino friends for tips on using these ingredients for the best results.

Filipino cuisine is built for flexibility. Use what you can find and don't stress about missing ingredients.