Gourmet Traveller

FEAST of flavours

An archipelago of incredible breadth, the Philippines boasts 7,107 islands, separated yet bound together by water – inland seas at the furthest points and straits and channels at the nearest. Together, its coastline is the longest discontinuous stretch in the world.

Spread across this vast land and 80 ethno-linguistic groups is a shared heritage, as well as palate. Go anywhere and there’s a version of adobo, kare-kare and kakakin. Yet in each small town and city, you’ll find vibrant local cuisines, carved from their unique terrain and set of traditions.

From the small towns and far-flung islands to the historic, illustrious cities, I’ve had the good fortune of visiting many of these places. Many recipes in this collection showcase

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