TY - BOOK AU - Alejandro, Reynaldo G. TI - The food of the Philippines: authentic recipes from the pearl of the orient SN - 962593245-3 AV - TX 724.5.P6 .Al26 2000 PY - 2000/// CY - Singapore PB - Periplus KW - Cookery, Philippine KW - sears KW - Diet N2 - Filipino food, Malay-based and seasoned with more than 300 years of Hispanic culinary techniques and ingredients, is one of the most varied and exciting cuisines in Asia. For the Filipinos, known throughout the world for their hospitality, breaking bread is not only an honor but also a grand culinary experience. From the national dishes such as adobo, lechon and sinigang, to the fiery foods of the Bicol region where coconut milk is a favored ingredient, Filipino food is a concoction of tantalizing textures, flavors, and colors. Super color photographs and detailed information on local ingredients make The Food of the Philippines perfect for anyone curious about the culinary delights of the Pearl of the Orient ER -