Filipino BBQ is Taking Off

Filipino BBQ
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While your idea of what barbecue is probably depends on where you come from, there are a number of international barbecue varieties that have hit the food scene in recent years and become popular choices internationally. Korean barbecue, Brazilian churrasco, and American barbecue are some of the favorites that you might have heard of before, but there’s a new player on the scene that is becoming more and more popular every day: Filipino barbecue.

What It’s About

The centerpiece to any Filipino barbecue are skewers which are loaded up with small pieces of meat which have been seasoned and flavored with a combination of sweet and savory touches.

Usually made with either chicken or pork, the pieces of meat are flavored with a marinade in which they are soaked for several hours before being cooked. This delicious sauce includes banana ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper, among other ingredients.

Deep Dive

The skewers of meat are then cooked over a charcoal grill, which produces a delicious caramelized glaze that results from the reaction of the heat and the marinade. Served with common Filipino side dishes such as rice and atchara, this simple, delicious food is a favorite in the Philippines and is becoming more and more popular around the world.

Would you be willing to give it a try?