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Inadobo

Seasoned with garlic, vinegar and soy sauce.

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Inihaw

Charcoal grilled meat or seafood

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Ginataan

Cooked with coconut milk or cream.

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Guisado

Sauteed with onions, garlic and tomatoes.

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Kinilaw

Raw seafood marinated in vinegar, kalamansi juice, or other acidic agent.

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Nilaga

Boiled (with various cooking ingredients).

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Pinirito

Food is either fried or deep fried.

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Rellenong

Stuffed meat, seafood or vegetables.

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