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Binagoongan is a traditional dish and a technique of preparing food originating from the Philippines. It consists of protein (usually pork belly) that's cooked with shrimp paste. Vegetables such as water spinach or meat such as beef or chicken can be used instead of pork, which is sautéed or braised with shrimp paste and additional ingredients such as bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, chili peppers, eggplant, or pineapple chunks.
Once prepared, binagoongan should be very salty and it's usually served with steamed white rice. In order to subdue the saltiness, vinegar and sugar are often added to binagoongan.
Ginataan is a term used in Filipino cuisine to describe dishes that are cooked with coconut milk (gata). This method of cooking is prevalent throughout the Philippines and can include a wide variety of dishes, ranging from savory to sweet.
In savory dishes, ginataan often involves seafood, meat, vegetables, or a combination thereof, cooked in coconut milk, sometimes with the addition of chili peppers for heat and various spices for flavor. Examples of savory ginataan dishes include ginataang manok (chicken cooked in coconut milk), ginataang gulay (vegetables in coconut milk), and ginataang alimango (crab cooked in coconut milk).
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Paksiw is a Filipino cooking technique that refers to various dishes that are simmered in vinegar. The method is used in the preparation of fish or meat-based dishes which can also incorporate additional ingredients such as garlic, vegetables, seasonings, and various spices.
The most popular dishes that fall into this category include pork-based paksiw na baboy and paksiw na isda that employs fish as the main ingredient. Paksiw dishes are usually served with rice on the side.
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Lamayo is a traditional technique of preparing fish, originating from the Philippines. The fish, usually tilapia, bangus, or danggit is first marinated in a combination of white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chili peppers, garlic, ground pepper, and bay leaves (if desired).
It is then arranged in drying trays and left to dry in the sun until it becomes glossy or semi-dried. Lamayo is one of the favorite breakfast foods in the Philippines because it's easy to prepare and nutritious. It's recommended to pair the fish with garlic rice, tomato salad, or a spicy vinegar dipping sauce.
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