Best Filipino Snacks
Filipino cuisine is having its time in the spotlight. With the foodie scene becoming more global and inclusive, people are discovering the richness and burst of flavor found in Filipino dishes. It’s not just in dishes, however. Many Filipinos’ love for food go into snacks, too.
Best Filipino Snacks
For a nation that eats more than three times a day, Filipino snacks are a staple in every household. From the common to the exotic, here are some of the most iconic Filipino snacks to try:
Dried Mangoes
Philippine mangoes are one of a kind. Sweet and succulent, good as a fruit, a dessert, or a delicacy. It’s not something you can find all year round, however. Dried mangoes are one of the most popular Filipino snacks and souvenirs in the Philippines. They have all the goodness of Philippine mangoes in candied form.
Green Mangoes
Just as much as Filipinos love the sweet ripe mangoes, green mangoes also have a special place in their hearts. The most popular variant is the Carabao mango, which can be very sour and firm with a satisfying crisp. To counter the sourness, green mangoes are usually eaten with bagoong (shrimp paste) or rock salt, which is sometimes spiced up with bird’s eye chilis.