Author Topic: Pinoy, food question (Read 853 times)

CampeadorShin · « **on:** March 11, 2007, 04:02:37 PM »

I know in the East, bugs are eaten more often. Alot of Westerners go "eww!" but I'm a little more open when it comes to foods.

Filipino foods seem interesting to me. I was wondering if there were any favorites of yours you'd recommend that the typical Westerner wouldn't like?

PinoyMonk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:11:17 PM »

Well, there's one particularly "eww" food that a lot of Filipinos eat (that I don't), which is called "balut." Just do a google search for it.

For a more mild Filipino favourite, you could check out something called "lechon." It may not be all that strange to some Westerners, but it may sure freak out all of your vegan buddies. =P Basically, you just roast a while pig! If you can find a Filipino catering service to help you out with a party, some of them will roast the whole pig (or several of them if you have the cash and the need) right there in your yard!

Any ideas, Katoliko?

katoliko · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:34:10 PM »

mmm... balut :)

i'd have to say dinuguan, most people wouldn't touch it, unless you tell them its "chocolate soup." It's made with blood, usually pig's, and has pig ears and belly, sometimes if you're lucky it will have regular cubes of pork.

another favorite would be bituka ng manok (chicken intestines). the intestines are skewered, then grilled. It has a very distinct taste and smell.

PinoyMonk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:56:33 PM »

Ah, of course! How could I forget dinuguan! ^.^ Tasty! =P

CampeadorShin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:10:18 PM »

Yes, I remember balut. Remember the talk we had at fisheaters about balut and other Eastern dishes that disgusted foreigners?

I think one of the mods told us to stop being nasty, and that she'd feed us a warm meal if we visited. Then pinoy said she was insulting his culture. :light-saber:

Anyways...

Any spots in Chicago where I can get some Filipino food? Or in Indianapolis?

PinoyMonk · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:13:34 PM »

Depends, when are you heading up this way? =P

PinoyMonk · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2007, 09:00:33 PM »

For those who care (ie. Katoliko),

My dad brought home some hopia baboy! Amazing...yummy... ^________________^

Go out and buy some!

Pinoy Monk

katoliko · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:10:53 PM »

Quote from: PinoyMonk

For those who care (ie. Katoliko),

My dad brought home some hopia baboy! Amazing...yummy... ^________________^

Go out and buy some!

Pinoy Monk

i gave up meat for lent.

PinoyMonk · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:12:12 AM »

Hm, that could be problematic...