Dishes to Indulge in on Philippines' Independence Day

The best way to celebrate Phillippine Independence Day is to have a feast featuring popular Filipino dishes. 

Here are some dishes you can celebrate the Phillippines' culinary culture with on Independence Day!

Chicken Adobo

This dish is a must for any get-together on Independence Day! The dish contains chicken thigh fillets and a savory, sticky sauce.

The sauce contains soy sauce, white vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic, which gives the chicken its tangy flavor. 

If you're having a party on Independence Day, don't forget to make Chicken Adobo. 

Chicken Sisig

Here's another cultural favorite you can make for the Independence Day festivities! 

The dish contains finely chopped chicken, serrano pepper, yellow onion, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and egg. 

For a hearty and fulfilling meal, cook up a savory chicken sisig!

Ukoy

If you love fried food, make some Ukoy, which is shrimp and vegetable fritters that make a scrumptious snack!

Ukoy contains shrimp, bean sprouts, carrots, vinegar, fish sauce, pepper, and annatto powder, making a flavorful appetizer. 

Ukoy is perfect for a get-together on Phillippines Independence Day!

Pinakbet 

Another popular Filipino dish, Pinakbet cooked with vegetables and meat, making a wholesome stew. 

Pinakbet contains meat or fish and various vegetables including eggplant, green beans, okra, and tomato. 

This dish is the perfect comfort food to enjoy on Philippine Independence Day!

Tinola

This dish contains chicken, fish sauce, green papaya, onions, ginger, garlic, moringa and chilli pepper leaves, which makes an aromatic and delicious dish. 

Tinola is perfect for those who do not prefer spicy dishes. 

Ube Halaya

For a wonderful sweet treat at your Independence Day celebrations, make Ube Halaya. 

This Filipino dessert is made of mashed purple yam, coconut milk, sweet condensed milk, and other ingredients. 

If you've still not decided what to make for your Philippine Independence Day, try to cook up one of these dishes!