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A well-stocked Filipino pantry includes:

• Soy sauce and vinegar: Essential for marinades and dishes like adobo.
• Bagoong (fermented shrimp paste): Used in sauces and as a flavour enhancer.
• Banana ketchup: A sweet Filipino condiment used in marinades, sauces, and as a dip.
• Coconut milk: Used in desserts and savoury dishes like laing.
• Fish sauce (patis): Adds depth and umami to soups, stews, and dipping sauces.

Filipino ingredients are versatile and can be used in several ways:

• Soy sauce and vinegar: Use in adobo, marinades, or dipping sauces.
• Bagoong: Incorporate into stir-fries, stews, or as a condiment for kare-kare.
• Banana ketchup: Serve as a dip, add to marinades, or use in spaghetti sauce.
• Coconut milk: Add to stews like laing or desserts like ginataan.
• Fish sauce: Drizzle into soups like sinigang or use as a dipping sauce.

Some Filipino ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, and banana ketchup are vegetarian or vegan. However, bagoong (shrimp paste) and fish sauce are not vegan, so check the labels or opt for plant-based alternatives.

Soy sauce and vinegar can be stored in a cool, dry place; refrigeration is optional.

Bagoong and fish sauce should be refrigerated after opening.

Coconut milk can be kept in the pantry until opened, then refrigerated for freshness.

Banana ketchup should be stored in a cool, dry place and refrigerated after opening.

Yes, of course! With Filipino pantry staples like soy sauce, vinegar, and bagoong, you can easily make classic Filipino dishes like adobo, kare-kare, and sinigang at home.

Popular Filipino snacks include:

Boy Bawang: Crunchy garlic-flavoured corn nuts, known for their bold and addictive taste.

Chicharrón (fried pork rinds): Crunchy and savoury, often enjoyed as a snack or side.

Dried mango: Sweet, chewy slices of mango, a favourite treat.

Polvoron: A crumbly, sweet shortbread-like snack made from toasted flour and milk powder.

Banana chips: Thinly sliced, fried bananas with a sweet or salty flavour.

Pastillas de leche: Soft, chewy milk candies coated in sugar, popular as a dessert or snack.ers.