Food is life

The Philippines is a tropical country that uses a variety of vegetables in its cuisine. Most of the vegetables are unique to tropical climates. You will see a variety of Filipino vegetables used in soups as well as fish, chicken, pork, beef and even goat entrees. The vegetables are prepared raw, pickled, steamed, boiled or fried, depending on the dish. Filipino vegetables offer a variety of benefits, providing nutrients, vitamins and minerals