does any one cook Philipine food?

conniehgtv

Our newest family member is Philipino. We always play a family game on Easter. This year we are doing a WHITE RABBIT aka white elephant and I would like to do a basket of sauces, seanonings any thing else considered essential. Any ideas appreciate. I want to make him feel welcome. thanks!

Talkradio

Do you have access to a Filipino grocery?

quellybelly

There aren't really any Filipino-specific sauces, it's just how we cook with them Staple sauces that do come to mind right away include soy sauce, fish sauce, and shrimp paste!

conniehgtv

I believe there is one near by. I was recommended there by an Asian grocery I checked out this week end

Talkradio

I agree with the poster up there as well ^^ but maybe another line of thought is to do some treats? Dried mangos, snacks, candies. Chances are that he'll have ingredients if he does any cooking?

conniehgtv

any treat that screams Filipino??

Tuala42

Halo halo is a good Filipino treat. We usually make it ourselves, but you can buy it all put together at some Asian grocery stores.

Talkradio

It's probably personal preference, but maybe something like pastillas de leche (milk candy) or Nagaraya (salty snacks). Or chicharon (pork rinds). If you have access to an Asian or Filipino grocery store, they'll be able to help you out

HumboldtFred

Jufran brand banana ketchup. Fan tas tic

plenumchamber

Pig feet is a favourite of mine.

BrownsFan19

Make some lumpia. Yum!

paradi3s

I'm a Filipino but can't think of any good dessert besides halo halo or leche flan!
For something savory, adobo or pinakbet is yummyyyyyyy! Pinakbet uses shrimp paste while adobo is vinegar and soy sauce. You can search up recipes online.

conniehgtv

thanks all