Cultured Palate: International Dishes from the Philippines
| February 7, 2018
Sisig
People in the Philippines love pork so much that they strive to use every single part of the pig. Sisig is a great dish that utilizes many underused cuts, including the head and liver, which are then seasoned with the classic Filipino flavors of chili and calamansi juice.
The dish has been around since the 17th century, but it was reinvented by a woman from Angeles City named Lucia Cunanan, who revolutionized the dish by cooking it on a sizzling plate, so it became crispy throughout. If you’re a big fan of the dish, make sure to get there during the annual Sisig Fiesta.
bonchan / Shutterstock
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
