What Is Filipino Food?

Filipinos often describe the food of the Philippines in terms of its most popular dishes: adobo [a vinegar-tart stew], lumpia [a fresh pancake wrapped around vegetables and/or meat], and pancit [a noodle dish]. These reliable favorites represent the cuisine at its most accessible to the non-Filipino palate, and are among the easiest recipes for Filipino ex-pats to re-create on foreign soil. They’re a simple and delicious introduction to a rich, nuanced cuisine.