Cultured Palate: International Dishes from the Philippines
| February 7, 2018
Lechon
Another dish that proclaims the Spanish influence over the Philippines is lechon , whole roast suckling pig, which is considered the national dish of the Philippines. Lechon is prepared for special occasions, and is truly best enjoyed at home since you need tons of time and space to make great lechon. The La Loma district of Quezon, Philippines is known for amazing lechon- vendors spit-roast the pigs streetside, and sell the meat by the pound. One of the best parts of lechon is the pig’s crispy skin, which develops after hours of turning over the hot coals.
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