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Published on Saturday, 21 January 2012 13:21

One of the best ways to experience a country is through its cuisine. Filipino cuisine not only lets you experience a country, but also a gamut of cultures – from Asian to Hispanic to American. Not only does it cover the whole range of geographic areas around the world, but also the whole range of tastes from bitter (ampalaya con carne) to sweet (humba) to sour (sinigang) and to salty (pinaupong manok). There are also numerous halal restaurants in the country.

According to “Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine”, Filipino cuisine is generally thought of as a sum of Filipino history, from the prehistoric times up to the modern times. As foreign and domestic influences continue to pervade Filipino cuisine, it is constantly evolving to suit the likewise evolving tastes of Filipinos. Due to its variety and eclectic tastes, Filipino cuisine is truly a global cuisine and an overall worthwhile culinary experience.

“No Reservations” host Anthony Bourdain, whose show had featured Philippine cuisine, perhaps gave a great description of Filipino food: a “wide and tasty spectrum of flavors”. He also said that “the sight of me shoving a lot of very tasty stuff into my mouth provides — if nothing else — inspiration to look further”. Filipino cuisine is truly an unforgettable experience.

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