FILIPINO FOOD BASICS
This Filipino dish is meat simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.
What is adobo?
This girl group sang “Pantropiko.”
Who is BINI?
This purple yam dessert is extremely popular at parties.
What is ube halaya?
This Filipino word is commonly used to mean “older sister.”
What is ate?
This red-nosed reindeer helps guide Santa’s sleigh.
Who is Rudolph?
This noodle dish is believed to bring long life and good luck.
What is pancit?
This artist sang “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat).”
Who is Dilaw?
This shaved-ice dessert combines milk, beans, fruit, and ice cream.
What is halo-halo?
This noontime show has been airing for decades in the Philippines.
What is Eat Bulaga?
This holiday movie features Kevin being left home alone.
What is Home Alone?
This Filipino soup is known for its sour broth.
What is sinigang?
This band is known for “Mundo” and “Buwan.”
Who is IV of Spades?
These sticky rice cakes are commonly sold outside churches.
What are puto and kutsinta?
This iconic Filipino superhero wears a red costume and fights evil spirits.
Who is Darna?
This Filipino word means “snack time.”
What is merienda?
This grilled chicken dish is marinated in calamansi and soy sauce.
What is inasal?
This Filipino singer-songwriter rose to fame with “Binibini.”
Who is Zack Tabudlo?
This Christmas rice cake is cooked in banana leaves and topped with salted egg and cheese.
What is bibingka?
This Filipino horror creature is known for detaching its upper body at night.
What is a manananggal?
This holiday drink is often spiked and served warm in winter.
What is hot chocolate?
This dish uses pork blood and is not for the faint-hearted.
What is dinuguan?
This indie artist is known for the song “Tahanan.”
Who is Adie?
This deep-fried banana snack is coated in caramelized sugar.
What is turon?
This phrase is shouted at parties to encourage everyone to eat.
What is kain na!?
This Filipino phrase means “Let’s eat!”
What is kain na?