AS the rain falls and the weather gets cold, comforting aromas fill the air in many homes.
These invite us to partake in a culinary journey involving Filipino comfort foods that are great to enjoy during the rainy season.
Here are some of them:
Champorado
Often paired with milk and/or fried tuyo, this chocolate rice porridge is the perfect treat for those who are craving for something sweet. Made with cocoa and glutinous rice, this delightful Filipino food can be eaten anytime of the day, rain or shine. But it hits different when enjoyed as the rain falls outside.
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La Paz Batchoy
If you are craving for something savory, La Paz Batchoy might just be the perfect dish for you.
Originating from La Paz in Iloilo, batchoy is known for its flavorful noodle soup made from either pork or beef stock. It can be seasoned with condiments such as soy sauce, fish sauce, and/or calamansi.
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Bulalo
If the La Paz Batchoy doesn’t appeal to you, you can always go for bulalo.
Bulalo is known for its rich and hearty flavors along with its main ingredient: beef shank or bone marrow that typically comes from the leg of a cow.
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It is usually served piping hot, along with sweet corn and vegetables. This dish is often eaten with steamed rice and accompanied by condiments such as soy sauce for dipping. n
Sopas
Known for its creamy, savory, and aromatic qualities, a warm bowl of sopas is very comforting for many Filipinos. With the main ingredient of macaroni, sopas can also be versatile. Hotdogs, ham, and shredded chicken can be added to it.
Goto
Goto is a rice porridge that is known to have fillings of meat. It is somewhat similar to lugaw and other porridge dishes in Asian cuisine. Goto can also be enjoyed with lumpia and tokwa’t baboy.
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Sinigang
If savory or sweet flavors don’t appeal to your taste buds during the rainy season, you can always have the sinigang. It is known for its sour flavor from guava or tamarind. The stew can also be made using meat, shrimp, and even fish.
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What satisfies your rainy day cravings? Let us know!
