Typical Filipino Dishes
Food and History
Cultural Influences
Healthy Filipino Food
100

This sour soup, often made with fish, meat, or prawns, is named after its distinctly tangy taste.

What is sinigang?

100

According to Fernandez, Filipino food evolved not only through colonization but also through this continuous cultural process.

What is indigenization?

100

This Asian country influenced Filipino cuisine with dishes like pancit, mami, and lumpia.

What is China?

100

This grain is the staple base of the traditional Filipino meal and provides essential carbohydrates.

What is rice?

200

Described in the essay as a stew of meat in vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce, this dish has become iconic in Filipino cuisine.

What is adobo?

200

During the Spanish colonial period, this group had access to European-style dishes, making food a marker of social status.

Who are the elite or upper class?

200

Filipino food has also absorbed influences from this Latin American country, especially through Spanish trade.

What is Mexico?

200

According to nutritionists, the indigenous Filipino diet is low in this macronutrient.

What is fat?

300

This noodle dish, influenced by Chinese cuisine, comes in many regional variants and is a staple in public celebrations.

What is pancit?

300

During this major holiday, Spanish-style stuffed and baked dishes like relleno and desserts were commonly served.

What is Christmas?

300

Many Filipino dishes carry this language’s names, indicating a strong colonial and cultural influence.

What is Spanish?

300

This traditional fermented shrimp paste, often used with vinegar or calamansi, highlights native flavors.

What is bagoong?

400

A whole chicken stuffed and baked, typically served during holidays like Christmas.

What is relleno or rellonong manok?

400

These early eateries, popular during Spanish colonial times, served noodle dishes and helped shape Filipino dining practices.

What are panciterias?

400

Many Filipino dishes with foreign roots became local over time by being adapted to available ingredients and local taste. What is this process called?

What is adaptation?

400

A Bicolano dish made with dried taro leaves, coconut milk, and chili, now seen in modern Filipino restaurants.

What is laing?

500

This dish is fried after marinating in vinegar and garlic, showing how traditional methods flavor everyday meals.

What is pritong manok?

500

This country’s colonization introduced processed food, canned goods, and fast food into Filipino eating habits.

What is the United States?

500

The essay highlights how Filipino food reflects not only foreign influence, but also __________ — the Filipino capacity to transform and make dishes truly their own.

What is creativity or cultural reinvention?

500

This raw seafood dish from Bohol is marinated in vinegar and spices and reflects indigenous food practices.

What is kinilaw?