When we say Filipinos aren't wasteful, we mean it. From pig ears (tenga ng baboy) and chitterlings (bulaklak) to chicken bottoms (puwet ng manok) and intestines (isaw), nothing is off the table — including developing bird embryos that are boiled and eaten from the shell. (Yes, we're talking about balut.) And all of the aforementioned dishes — and more, like fish balls and deep-fried bananas — are quintessential Filipino street food. Take isaw, for instance: It's so popular, university…
If you've never had banana cue, you are in for a treat! This popular Filipino street food is made from fried saba bananas coated in caramelized brown sugar. It's pretty easy to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Welcome to one of my favorite chicken dishes of all time: the humble chicken inasal! This dish bursts with flavor and is one of the most popular dishes back home amongst Filipinos for a good reason.