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Deutsch: Pinangat na Galunggong / Español: Pinangat na Galunggong / Português: Pinangat na Galunggong / Français: Pinangat na Galunggong / Italiano: Pinangat na Galunggong
Pinangat na Galunggong is a Filipino culinary dish that features galunggong (round scad) cooked in a tangy and savory sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, and sometimes coconut milk. This dish utilizes the pinangat cooking method, which involves simmering fish in a mixture of vinegar or souring agents and spices, highlighting the Filipino cuisine's preference for combining sour and savory flavors.
Deutsch: Pinais na Isda / Español: Pinais na Isda / Português: Pinais na Isda / Français: Pinais na Isda / Italiano: Pinais na Isda
Pinais na Isda is a traditional Filipino dish that involves wrapping fish or shrimp in banana leaves with a mixture of coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and sometimes other ingredients like tomatoes or chili peppers. The wrapped fish is then steamed or grilled, allowing the flavors to infuse into the seafood while keeping it moist and tender. This cooking method not only imparts a distinct aroma and flavor but also preserves the fish, a technique deeply rooted in Filipino culinary tradition.
Deutsch: Papaya (Hilaw) / Español: Papaya (Verde) / Português: Papaia (Verde) / Français: Papaye (Verte) / Italiano: Papaya (Verde)
Papaya (Hilaw) refers to the unripe, green papaya fruit commonly used in various culinary applications across Southeast Asia and parts of Latin America. Unlike its ripe counterpart, which is sweet and typically eaten fresh, green papaya has a firm texture and a mild, almost neutral flavor, making it an excellent ingredient in salads, stews, and as a meat tenderizer due to its natural enzyme, papain.
Deutsch: Pancit Canton / Español: Pancit Canton / Português: Pancit Canton / Français: Pancit Canton / Italiano: Pancit Canton
Pancit Canton is a traditional Filipino noodle dish that is both versatile and beloved across the Philippines. It is made with wheat noodles, which are stir-fried and mixed with a variety of meats like chicken, pork, or shrimp, and an assortment of vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers. Seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, or fish sauce, Pancit Canton is known for its savory flavor and is often garnished with slices of lemon or calamansi (a small, round citrus fruit common in the Philippines) to add a touch of brightness.
Deutsch: Pancit Bihon / Español: Pancit Bihon / Português: Pancit Bihon / Français: Pancit Bihon / Italiano: Pancit Bihon
Pancit Bihon in the food context refers to a popular Filipino noodle dish made from bihon (thin rice noodles) and a variety of other ingredients such as sliced meat (usually chicken, pork, or shrimp), vegetables (commonly cabbage, carrots, and green beans), and sometimes seafood. The dish is seasoned with soy sauce, and occasionally fish sauce or oyster sauce, for added flavor. Pancit Bihon is known for its versatility and is a staple at Filipino gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing long life and good health according to Filipino tradition.
Deutsch: Eingelegter Milchfisch / Español: Leche de pescado en vinagre / Português: Peixe-leite em conserva / Français: Maquereau lait mariné / Italiano: Pesce latte in aceto
Paksiw na Bangus in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made with bangus (milkfish), which is cooked in vinegar, garlic, and spices. This method of cooking, known as "paksiw," involves simmering fish (or sometimes meat) in a vinegar-based sauce, which imparts a tangy flavor and acts as a preservative. The dish often includes other ingredients such as ginger, peppercorns, and sometimes vegetables like bitter gourd (ampalaya) or eggplant to enhance the taste and nutrition of the dish.