Monggo = Mung Bean
Monggo is a very popular bean in the Philippines. It’s versatile – commonly used in savory dishes and some in desserts. There’s monggo guisado which I adore...
Pinoy Words
Filipino food terms
Manok = Chicken
“Manok”, which means chicken, is one of the most popular and affordable protein in Filipino diet. Tinola, inihaw na manok (chicken bbq), chicken joy (Jollibee’s fried chicken), adobong manok, and chicken curry are among the most favorite Filipino chicken dishes. […]
Mais = Corn
“Mais” is corn. While rice remains to be the primary source of carbohydrate in Filipino diet, “mais” is considerably popular; thanks to the street vendors roaming all day and selling super sweet steamed corn on the cob smothered with butter.
Talaba = Oyster
“Talaba” means oyster. "Talaba" remains to be popular seafood in the Philippines, in spite recurring threats of red tide and water pollution. But in some protected cities and islands far from Manila, “talaba” is safe to eat every day, all year round. Mostly eaten raw with “calamansi” or vinegar, but many prefer it baked or grilled.
Pipino = Cucumber
“Pipino” is cucumber in Filipino. This vegetable is typically used in ensaladas (salads). A salad composed of “pipino” slices dressed with vinegar, salt and pepper, is the easiest and most popular dish using “pipino”.
Isda = Fish
“Isda” means fish. With all the thousands of islands comprising the Philippines, “isda” is the most popular protein in the country.
Kamatis = Tomato
"Kamatis" means tomato. "Kamatis" is a popular ingredient in many Filipino dishes such as menudo, mechado, afritada, etc. It's also typical used in simple salads, dressed with soy sauce or "patis" (fish sauce), ...