Filipino Blogging Day #30: Mango

Mango (mangga) is the Philippines' national fruit. It is eaten either raw or ripe. Philippine mangoes are known worldwide for their unbeatable quality and are known as the "Fruit of the Gods". Ripe (yellow) mangoes are very sweet, juicy, and soft. They are usually eaten alone, in desserts, or sometimes even with rice and ulam! Raw (green) mangoes are harder than ripe ones and are less juicy. It is eaten alone or with bagoong (fish / shrimp paste). These mangoes are Philippine MUST-TRIES (yes, with a capital letters), so don't leave without trying it!

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Filipino Blogging Day #29: Halo-Halo

Halo-halo is one of the most well-known Filipino desserts ever. In English, halo-halo is translated as "mix mix" because of all the various ingredients mixed into it. Kidney beans, sugar palm fruit, coconut sport (macapuno), jackfruit (langka), corn, gelatine (gulaman), tapioca, and coconut jelly (nata de coco) are the basic foods that make up this flavorful dessert. It is then completed with toppings like leche flan, purple yam (ube), and ice cream! Halo-halo is a refreshing summer treat you don't want to miss!

Filipino Blogging Day #28: Iced Candy

Iced candy is a typical easy-to-make Filipino food product. It's so hot in the Philippines, so usually, what they do is simply pour juice, flavored milk, or cola into a thin plastic bag like the one above, and put it in the freezer until it hardens. That's it. Sometimes though, it is put into real molds for better presentation. Even though these iced candies are one of the most basic desserts to make EVER, they are still small special treats that you can enjoy with yourself or with others!

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Filipino Blogging Day #27: Arroz Caldo

Arroz caldo is a kind of congee (lugaw) that originated in China. The Spaniards gave it its name. This dish is made of rice, crispy garlic, scallions, ginger, and pepper. Some people add calamansi for more sour flavor. Arroz caldo is one of many Filipino favorites!

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Filipino Blogging Day #26: Sinigang

Sinigang is a famous native Filipino soup. It is sour and its main ingredients could either be beef, pork, chicken, fish, or shrimp. Tamarind, guava, tomato, mango, and pineapple are the foods that give sinigang its mouthwatering sour flavor and sensation. If you are Filipino, you have at least tried this ONCE.

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