1) Chicharon   There are many types of Chicharon and practically all of them would make for great pulutan. Chicharon is usually salty and has a rough exterior and its crunchiness makes it fun to it. The crunchier, the better. Of course it isn’t exactly healthy to eat. But let’s talk about health issues and food some other day shall we? After all, drinking isn’t exactly the healthiest of activities.   My personal favorite type of chicharon is the bituka or the intestines. I love the ... Read More

  1) Baked Tahong                   Tahong is mussels so technically it’s just baked mussels. I’ve added this to my list because this is a specialty at my house and anybody who goes to my party at home would expect it and desire it. Mussels are very popular in the Philipines. It is much more popular than clams and oysters and it is also because it is easier to get and much more to eat.   Baked tahong is very special to my family as it has ... Read More

  1) Tokwa’t Baboy   Tokwa’t Baboy is another favorite that is often offered in practically all the bars and beer houses in the Philippines. There are many variations of tokwa’t baboy but they all taste similar and have the two basic ingredients which are, obviously, tokwa and baboy. Tokwa is bean curd and is similar to the more popular tofu but the difference is it is a bit more unrefined and is therefore thicker. The pork part of the dish is not as important ... Read More

    Best “Pulutan” Food in the Philippines   So you’re at home and you want to have some sort of a drinking party with your friends or close relatives. The drink is essentially not a problem since beer is always the drink of choice. Just make sure that it’s cold and that’s it. But then there’s the “pulutan” that you have to deal with. What would be a good choice for a pulutan? Luckily you have me to show you the best “pulutan” to have ... Read More