What do you think of Philippine Cuisine?

Question

Do you think it can be considered as world class like in par with other cuisines around the world like France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Greece, China, Japan, Thailand, India, among others?

Answer 1

Of course, I definitely think every cuisine is world-par. Each cuisine is unique and I don't often think of one as superior to another.

I like Filipino dishes like pancit and adobo. Generally, I notice that a lot of vinegar goes into Filipino dishes. So for those who like tangy foods, Filipino cuisine is the way to go.

Answer 2

The beauty part of being in America is that there are SO many cultures--so much access to ANY ingredient you want, that there's no reason to limit yourself to one cuisine. An appetizer for here--a main course from there....

Just this week I bought two new cookbooks--one brand new , one vintage for Philippino recipes. (I have a good cookbook collection and was missing a few cuisines.) Haven't tried anything yet, but found this for you!


Filipino Food

Food, glorious food! Where else in the world can you sample delectable and tempting delicacies if not in the exotic country of Philippines.

It is hardly surprising that Filipino food is often labeled as somewhat strange but in its own way, a unique mixture of eastern and western cuisine. After all, with nearly 400 years of outside influences, the Philippine cuisine is a fascinating blend of Malay, Spanish and Chinese cultures. To the Filipinos, food is important as it is an integral part of local art and culture as well as communal existence.

Unlike its surrounding Asian counterparts that uses hot chilies liberally in their dishes, the Philippine cuisine is often labeled as bland and mild. This made Filipino dishes more suitable for those with sedate and sensitive taste buds. As with other Asian countries, rice is their staple food and will be served with most meals. To the Filipinos, simple cooking means fish of different sizes from the sea. They prefer their fish and other seafood such as crabs, shrimps and shellfish to be as fresh as possible. The freshness of the seafood is often complemented by sauces and spices. In fact, seafood is appreciated at its best when left uncooked - in a vinaigrette (kilawin) matrix, grilled (ihaw or inihaw), and sometimes stuffed with onions wrapped in banana leaf.

It is no secret that coconuts are used liberally in creating exotic Filipino dishes. Cooking meat and vegetables using coconut milk create dishes called guinatan. These dishes originated from the Malay side of the Filipino cuisine. Apart from that, coconuts are also great for creating mouth-watering desserts like bibingka (puddings made of ground rice, sugar and coconut milk, baked in a clay oven, topped with fresh, salted duck eggs) and macapuno (thick dessert jam).

Are you cooking or am I?!

Answer 3

I think so in flavour wise, but I'm Filipino so i may be biased.

We don't have the popularity as some of our asian neighbours and that has to do with our mentally in opening businesses.

Filos in Australia make prices to expensive in their restaurants. It is annoying and frustrating, and turns away prospective customers.

Answer 4

I don't like Philippine Cuisine at all.

Answer 5

I think it's awesome....but I don't thinks it's as easy to find a good place. There is a Chinese, Japanese, mexican, etc on every corner, but you have to really look for Philipino. I live on Oahu and we have a large community of Philipino so we have some awesome places!

Answer 6

i like lumpia, tocino, and adobo alot. each countries' cuisine has its own world class, so i'm sure there is a world class filipino dining somewhere. i really want to try jollibee though hehee

Answer 7

i had philippino food at a church event, and it was delicious, i had no idea what type of ethnic cuisine it was until after i was done and my friend told me, man that philippino food was good! and i looked at her and was surprised b/c i had no idea it was philippino food. all i knew of philippino food was lumpias (spelling?) but we didn't have any. i had never seen actual philippino food before. but i'm very open to trying all kinds of ethnic foods, i'm not a picky-eater.

Answer 8

Never had it...Care to share a recipe or two?

Answer 9

YES...it already is.