FILIPINOS are known for their delicious dishes that are made from an assortment of ingredients ranging from meat, vegetables, and fruits.
Trending today on Twitter is one of the most loved Filipino dishes—Tortang Talong and Bicol express. Filipino netizens shared their ulam favorites on the social media platform which made everyone crave for the said dishes.
The trending topic came from a twitter user with 1,356 Followers, skullohmania (@skullohmania), as he posted an interesting question on twitter ‘wala bang “8 lutong ulam to know me” kayo diyan?’ that catched the attention of the Filipino Twitter users.
Some netizens recall the last time they ate the said dishes while others share their appetizing pictures of the Filipino dishes.
“May mass cravings ba?” a Twitter user with the handle @achooomu playfully asked netizens.
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Tortang Talong or Eggplant Omelet
Photo courtesy: Tortang Talong – Yummy Kitchen (yummykitchentv.com)
Tortang Talong is a cheap and popular Filipino dish made from grilled eggplants that are dipped in beaten eggs and then fried until golden brown.
To prepare this dish, the eggplants are first grilled until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. The skin is then peeled off, leaving the eggplant pulp intact. The pulp is then flattened using a fork and dipped in beaten eggs, and then fried until cooked.
It is usually served as a main dish and can be enjoyed with rice and a dipping sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce, or ketchup.
Some variations of tortang talong may also include ground meat, onions, garlic, and other seasonings mixed with the beaten eggs before frying.
Photo courtesy: Eggplant Omelette (Tortang Talong) | Bites by Bianca
Bicol Express
Photo courtesy: Bicol Express Recipe (whattoeatph.com)
Bicol Express is a popular spicy Filipino dish that originated from the Bicol Region.
The dish is made with pork belly, coconut milk, shrimp paste, chili peppers, garlic, onion, and sometimes with green vegetables such as long beans or spinach.
To prepare this, the pork belly is first sautéed with garlic and onions, then cooked with coconut milk, shrimp paste, and chili peppers until the sauce thickens and the pork is fully cooked. The dish is then served hot with rice.
Image retrieved from: Original Bicol Express Recipe | Lahat Sarap
Bicol Express is known for its rich, creamy, and spicy flavor, and is often considered as one of the spiciest dishes in Filipino cuisine. It is a popular comfort food in the Philippines and can be found in many Filipino restaurants and food stalls.
Reports by Manilyn Olbes
