If you tuned in to Ang Pinaka last Sunday evening, you'll notice that I was one of the three panelists, along with food critics Ige Ramos and Ivan Henares, in their feature on street food. We were all asked to rank our top 10 street food (we were given a long list to choose from). The results, along with some from surveys and the staff, were collated and the results were the ones featured on the show.
Here's my Top 10, based on availability (by me, at least), what I actually eat and what most of the folks I know eat. Like Ige, I also factored in nutrition and value for money.
1. Taho
My favorite street food. Warm, nutritious and cheap. Good for breakfast when you're on the run.
2. Balut/ meats on a stick
I don't like balut or innards on a stick but everyone else does! They're the poster child for Filipino street food.
3. Fishballs
Cheap, easy to find and yummy. The dubious sanitation of the vendors just adds to the taste.
4. Dirty Ice cream
Nothing evokes summer more than a cone of dirty ice cream. They ave flavors that are simple, yet cannot be copied by commercial ice cream companies.
5. Quek-quek
Cholesterol in a bucket, yes, but also a good source of protein. Plus, it's really tasty.
6. Mais
Cheap, flavorful and nutritious.
7. Mani
Nothing like some peanuts to fortify you during a long bus ride.
8. Banana Cue/ Camote cue
Cheap, sweet and filling - everything a good Pinoy snack should be
9. Puto/ Kutsinta/ Biko
My three favorite kakanins. I couldn't choose!
10. Scrambol
Nothing but syrup and ice but a good way to keep cool on a hot day in the province.
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