While the Kardashians may be worshipped and appreciated all around the world for superficial (and maybe business) galore, Filipino cuisine is the underappreciated.
Think about it. It is not as widely accepted by public as other cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, etc. Has anyone (with exception of those related to Filipinos or around circle of Filipino friends) ever been asked their favourite cuisine and answered, most explicably, Filipino cuisine? That got many Filipinos, such as myself, thinking "why". Why isn't Filipino food, despite the delicious range of flavours it offers, still invisible from worldwide knowledge? Why Filipino food, one of the most served food in get-togethers (cuz Filipinos have the most get-togethers!), doesn't cause sparks of interest to people as much as other renowned cuisines? It is simple. Philippines' history, as bold and colourful as it has been, influenced its cuisine the same way it has grown. Different nationalities have brought in their culture and shaped Filipino cuisine as a combination of all. Dishes such as Caldereta, Menudo, Afritada, are just a few of many results from Hispanic food influences in the Philippines. Culture, perspective and religion from this era ignited the fresh, strong flavours of Europe in Filipino foods. Siopao, siomai and Beef Asado are food the Chinese have brought to us. Of course, few tweaks have been added to exactly suit Filipino taste. Many other symbolic dishes such as pancit, bulalo, halo halo, soup no.5, pastillas de leche, leche flan, pan de sal are influenced by foreign relations with countries Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia and many more. Just proves how much multicultural Filipino foods are. Our cuisine may be derived from other cultures' food, but this same variety is what makes Filipino food unique. Unique in flavour. Unique in taste. And unique in its extraordinary blend of culture. Want to give Filipino food a try? Visit us at Chef Knowell's Kitchen : 72A Coventry Village, Perth WA for our bestselling Sizzling Sisig, Crispy Pata and more. Like our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/ChefKnowellsKitchen/ or contact us on 0450879744 for catering services, private functions, reservations, inquiries, etc.
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