Filipino taste preferences have been influenced by numerous nations including the Chinese, Spanish, Italians, French, Arabs, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, all of whom have contributed to Filipino cuisine.
Palawan's national dishes encompass ingredients from wild forests, gardens, fields, and the ocean, flavored with aromatic spices from various corners of the world. On the island, morning dishes like merienda and pulutan, often served with alcoholic beverages, are popular. Evenings typically feature fire-roasted meat or fish.
A typical Filipino meal includes baked fish with vegetables or meat seasoned with vinegar and garlic, often accompanied by shrimp paste or slices of unripe papaya. For those unsure of what to try in Palawan, sampling halo-halo for dessert is a must. This traditional local sweet comprises crushed ice mixed with fruit and condensed milk.
