- 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
English Names of Filipino Local Foods
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Ingredients : 2 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces 1/4 cup vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 onion, sliced 1 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 tbsp. paprika 1 bay leaf 1 cup water vegetable oil Cooking Procedures : Combine chicken, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Heat oil in a s[...]