Derived from the words “kain” (to eat) and “kanin” (rice), kakanin is an umbrella term for sweet snacks or desserts made of glutinous rice and coconut milk and slow-cooked. There are many different ki [..]

fresh, new, recent (food-related)

term deriving from buhay, meaning life; usually used as a greeting or exclamation. Live! Cheers! Welcome!

term deriving from the word “pulutin” (something that is picked up), meaning finger foods; used to describe snacks, appetizers and sometimes entrees

A term originating from the province of Pampanga, sisig means “to snack on something sour.” Sisig refers to a method of preparing fish and meat (usually pork) by marinating the meat in vinegar or the [..]

satiated, full

Let’s eat!

style of eating with hands instead of Western utensils

kitchen

taste or flavor