There are always food combinations that catch me off guard. Banana and pork seem to be a big thing here in the Philippines and for good reason. Two dishes I recently had are Nilagang Baboy and Pochero.
(Picture or Nilagang Baboy by James Lytal)
Nilagang Baboy in English means boiled pork. This is considered one of the easiest Filipino dishes to cook. The ingredients can vary but the most common uses pork, bok coy (or cabbage), saba banana, pork broth, salt, pepper, and potatoes. You some versions have corn, onion (yellow or red), and fish sauce.
(Picture of Pochero by James Lytal)
Pochero is closely related to Nilagang Baboy but with few differences. Pochero has more ingredients in it like: garlic, tomato sauce, and baguio beans. Like most Filipino dishes this one also can have a few things changed: Sweet potato, chicken (added), beef, chorizo bilao (a kind of sausage, and sugar.
The bananas add a slightly sweeter taste. Also I am sorry for not posting Saturday I have been taking time to prepare for my father’s visit. This also made me realize how little touristy things I do… So this will give me time to add more tour content!
The Philippine Stay 