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What is a defining characteristic of most Filipino dishes, unlike the rest of Southeast Asia?
What is a defining characteristic of most Filipino dishes, unlike the rest of Southeast Asia?
- They are spicy
- They combine salty, sour, sweet, and bitter flavors (correct)
- They are vegetarian
- They are sweet
What is the technique that the dish 'adobo' refers to?
What is the technique that the dish 'adobo' refers to?
- Grilling
- Steaming
- Stir-frying
- Stewing in vinegar with peppercorns and bay leaf (correct)
Where are the most spicy dishes in the Philippines typically found?
Where are the most spicy dishes in the Philippines typically found?
- The province of Ilocos Norte
- The province of Bicol and in the Muslim areas of Mindanao (correct)
- The province of Cebu
- Metro Manila
What is the most prevalent flavor in Filipino food?
What is the most prevalent flavor in Filipino food?
What is a common practice in enjoying traditional Filipino food?
What is a common practice in enjoying traditional Filipino food?
What is a unique condiment used in Filipino cuisine developed due to the unavailability of tomatoes?
What is a unique condiment used in Filipino cuisine developed due to the unavailability of tomatoes?
According to the passage, what can be considered one of the earliest fusion cuisines?
According to the passage, what can be considered one of the earliest fusion cuisines?
Which of the following influences on Filipino cuisine is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following influences on Filipino cuisine is NOT mentioned in the passage?
According to the passage, why is Filipino cuisine highly local and regional?
According to the passage, why is Filipino cuisine highly local and regional?
Which of the following statements about the origins of Philippine cuisine is true, according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about the origins of Philippine cuisine is true, according to the passage?
Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as an influence on Filipino cuisine?
Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as an influence on Filipino cuisine?
What is the reason given in the passage for the diversity of Filipino dishes?
What is the reason given in the passage for the diversity of Filipino dishes?
Study Notes
Influences on Filipino Cuisine
- Mexican influences on Filipino cuisine due to workers and traders from the galleon trades bringing ingredients and dishes to Philippine shores
- Influences from the country’s Islamic regions, which were influenced by neighboring Southeast Asian countries
Characteristics of Filipino Food
- Most Filipino dishes are named for cooking techniques, not specific ingredients or dishes
- Filpinos rarely eat spicy food, instead, most dishes are a combination of salty, sour, sweet, and bitter flavors
Sour Flavors in Filipino Food
- Sourness is the most prevalent flavor in Filipino food
- Filipinos draw sour flavors from three main sources: fruits, leaves, and fermentation
Vinegar in Filipino Cuisine
- The Philippines has one of the most varied selections of vinegar in the world
- Varieties include coconut sap, pineapple, sugar cane, palm, and banana among others
Eating Habits in the Philippines
- Filipinos enjoy each and every meal with one form of rice or another, even snacks and breakfast
- Filipinos could eat as much as 5-7 times a day, including early breakfast, breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and pulutan (small bites while drinking beer or hard liquor)
Dipping Sauces in Filipino Cuisine
- Filipino cuisine encourages the use of sawsawan or dipping sauces
- Sawsawan is usually a combination of calamansi (Philippine lime), soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce, onions, garlic, and chilies
Unique Practices in Filipino Cuisine
- Traditionally, Filipino food is best enjoyed using hands in place of utensils, a practice called kamayan
- Filipino cuisine employs some unique condiments, including banana catsup, bagoong or guinamos, and buro
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Test your knowledge on the origins of Filipino cuisine, traditional sports, and music. Explore the rich history and diverse influences that shape these aspects of Filipino culture.
