English Names of Filipino Local Foods

Abitsuelas – Baguio String Beans

Alimasag – Crab

Ampalaya – Bitter Melon

Apahap – Sea Bass

Apulid – Water Chestnut

Aseytuna – Olive

Atsuete – Annatto Seeds

Bagoong Isda – Fish Paste

Bangus – Milkfish

Bawang – Garlic

Bihon – Rice Noodle

Buko – Young Coconut

Buntot – Oxtail

Kalabasa – Squash

Kalamansi – Philippine Lemon

Kamatis – Tomato

Kamias – Bilimbi

Kamote – Sweet Potato

Kangkong – Swamp Cabbage

Kaong – Sugar Palm

Karot – Carrot

Kasim – Pork Shoulder