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Which region is known for the Sarsa savory sauce?
Which region is known for the Sarsa savory sauce?
What is the main ingredient in Sili Ice Cream?
What is the main ingredient in Sili Ice Cream?
Which region is known for the Moriones Cookies?
Which region is known for the Moriones Cookies?
What is the main ingredient in Laing?
What is the main ingredient in Laing?
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What is the meaning of 'Sutokil' in Filipino cooking?
What is the meaning of 'Sutokil' in Filipino cooking?
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What is Binakol made from?
What is Binakol made from?
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Which region is known for the Bicol Express dish?
Which region is known for the Bicol Express dish?
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What is the main ingredient in Bulanglang?
What is the main ingredient in Bulanglang?
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Which region is Bulanglang from?
Which region is Bulanglang from?
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What is the main characteristic of Sili Ice Cream?
What is the main characteristic of Sili Ice Cream?
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Study Notes
Region 1: Ilocos Region
- Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan are part of this region
- Popular dishes:
- Empanada: galapong wrapper stuffed with shredded green papaya, longganisa, and egg
- Pinakbet: variety of vegetable dish seasoned with bagoong/fish sauce
- Bagnet: deep-fried crispy pork belly dish similar to lechon kawali
- Puto Calasiao: type of puto rice cake shaped in small bite-sized portions of semi-glutinous rice fermented in earthen jars
- Abuos: ant egg caviar sautéed with garlic and tomatoes
- Sinanglao: beef meat dish similar to papaitan, mixed with camias or tamarind
- Batil Patung: stir-fried noodles with sautéed vegetables, carabao/beef/pork meat, and a poached egg on top
- Pawa: sweet steamed bite-sized buns snack made of ground sticky rice filled with ground and sweetened peanuts
- Pancit Cabagan: miki noodles cooked in locally made soy sauce and vinegar, topped with carajay and poached egg
- Inatata: steamed glutinous rice delicacy wrapped in banana leaves
- Halang halang: spicy soup made with coconut milk, chili, and meat/seafood
Region 2: Cagayan Valley
- Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya are part of this region
- Popular dishes:
- Pastel de Camiguin: soft, sweet bun filled with a creamy custard made from local ingredients like yema
- Kalderobo: a delightful twist of Kaldereta mixed with the tangy goodness of Adobo
- Imbaw: light seafood broth that features Imbaw Shells, tomatoes, ginger, and aromatic lemongrass
- Bulcachong: combines elements of Bulalo and Carabao Pastil
- Tinagtag: a triangular net of fine and curly strands of browned pancit bihon
- Tipas: sweet chip-like snack made with flour
Region 3: Central Luzon
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 4: CALABARZON
- Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, and Rizal are part of this region
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 5: Bicol Region
- Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate are part of this region
- Popular dishes:
- Bicol Express: spicy and savory flavor, cooked with pork, coconut milk, shrimp paste, and copious amounts of chilies
- Sili Ice Cream: ice cream made of sili, coconut milk, condensed milk, and other spices to taste
- Laing: made with dried taro leaves that have been cooked in a flavorful coconut milk sauce with chilies and shrimp paste
Region 6: Western Visayas
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 7: Central Visayas
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 8: Eastern Visayas
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 9: Zamboanga Peninsula
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 10: Northern Mindanao
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 11: Davao Region
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 12: SOCCSKSARGEN
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 13: CARAGA
- Popular dishes:
- Balbacua: Pochero and Kare-kare of CARAGA region
- Bimaki: made with ground corn, grated coconut, and sugar wrapped with banana leaves and baked
- Pinikpikan: traditional chicken dish where the chicken is beaten before cooking, giving it a distinct flavor
- Kiniing: smoked meat usually pork or beef, with a strong smoky flavor
- Pinuneg: blood sausage made with pork blood and stuffed into a casing
- Binungor: vegetable stew made with local mollusks, chili peppers, and other vegetables
- Palapa: a local snack made out of ginger, chili, and scallions or sakurab as the locals call it
Region 14: Cordillera Administrative Region
- No specific dishes mentioned
Region 15: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
- No specific dishes mentioned
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Test your knowledge of the different regional cuisines in the Philippines, from Ilocos to Bicol. Explore the unique flavors and dishes of each region. How well do you know Filipino food?
