Visiting Philippines from Taiwan for a short period of time? Well, if you have a visitors visa and would want to make the most out of your stay in this country before coming back to the ‘Heart of Asia’, then get ready for an all-out food trip in the Philippines!
Food is one of the basic needs of people. Here in the Philippines, every food has a unique distinction that you will not find in other countries like Taiwan. Even a tourist like you would be surprised by the tasty and delicious food that Filipino restaurants serve. If you have a vague idea of what food here are a must-try, then this article will perfectly help you in making your stay in the Philippines memorable – even for a short while.
Filipino food recipes were passed from generation to generation. Although some of the famous dishes are being prepared completely different from the original recipes, you will still be able to taste the distinct flavors of original Filipino cuisine.
The very popular Filipino dish is Adobo. It is made from pork chicken, squid or stewed vegetables with vinegar on it. The very popular variant of it was Pork Adobo that’s definitely loved by many Filipinos. Even foreign visitor like you will love its salty yet sour taste.
If you’d like to taste a sour recipe, then maybe you should try Sinigang. The dish is made with pork or beef, shrimp or fish that is stewed with tamarind. It fruity sour taste will definitely awaken your senses if you’re feeling a little passive. The Sinigang soup can also be concocted with Taro or Gabi to make it more thicker.
The other national dish is Bistek. It’s a Filipino version of beef steak. The pronounciation was a bit altered but surely, you’ll find the relevance right? Although it’s the Filipino version of beef steak, the main ingredient can also be substituted with pork. Their version is one of a kind because the taste is purely Filipino, a bit salty but it’s saucy.
If you’re rooting for the crunchy yet flavorlful taste of the famous Lechon, then you better visit a place here that celebrates a festival. It’s an important dish in every occasion. Lechon is a suckling pig, slowly roasted over live coals to make it tasty. The mouth-watering lechon skin that’s crispy and crunchy will make you ask for more. This is definitely a must-try for foreign guests.
The national dishes mentioned above are just few of the things that you will like about Philippines. If you haven’t visited this country yet, this would be the best time to book a vacation here. No need to worry about having a hard time getting a visitors visa because Philippines is pretty much easy in issuing visas to tourists from Taiwan.