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Top 10 pulutan

Our editorial picks for the ten best things to put in the middle of the table. This is opinion, not a poll: it reflects what works with a cold beer and a full table.

  1. 1

    Sisig

    Sizzling pork · Heat: Medium

    Crunchy, sour, rich and loud. It disappears first, every time.

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  2. 2

    Crispy Pata

    Deep-fried pork knuckle · Heat: Mild

    The centerpiece for big tables. Crackling skin, soft meat, and a vinegar dip that cuts through it.

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  3. 3

    Lechon Kawali

    Pan-fried pork belly · Heat: Mild

    Pure crunch. The simplest way to make a table go quiet.

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  4. 4

    Chicharon Bulaklak

    Ruffled pork fat · Heat: Mild

    Lacy, airy and salty. The pulutan you keep reaching for without noticing.

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  5. 5

    Tokwa't Baboy

    Tofu and pork · Heat: Mild

    The cool, tangy counterpoint on a table of fried things.

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  6. 6

    Kilawin na Isda

    Vinegar-cured fish · Heat: Medium

    Bright and cold. The dish that makes the fried ones taste better.

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  7. 7

    Inihaw na Liempo

    Grilled pork belly · Heat: Mild

    Charcoal smoke and sweet-salty glaze. The backyard classic.

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  8. 8

    Calamares

    Fried squid rings · Heat: Mild

    Everyone's safe pick. Crisp, tender, and good with any beer.

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  9. 9

    Bopis

    Spicy pork lungs and heart · Heat: Hot

    The old-school choice. Sour, spicy and made for a slow-drinking night.

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  10. 10

    Dynamite Lumpia

    Chili cheese spring rolls · Heat: Hot

    Modern bar-table favorite. Hot, cheesy and fast to disappear.

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