Filipino Cuisine

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of long, straight-edged knife or sword traditionally used by the Gurkhas of Nepal

verb to speak loudly or angrily

  • The chef prepared a delicious bolo for the dessert course.
  • I can't wait to dig into that bolo at the party!
  • Let's grab a slice of bolo and catch up over coffee.
  • Her speech was a bolo, cutting through the confusion and getting straight to the point.

noun a Filipino dish of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then simmered until tender

  • The traditional Filipino dish, adobo, is made with marinated meat cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices.
  • I love how my mom makes adobo - it's always so flavorful and tender.
  • Let's invite everyone over for a potluck and have some bomb adobo!
  • His speech was a perfect adobo of humor and seriousness, keeping the audience engaged throughout.

noun a Filipino dish of meat, fish, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices and then pan-fried or grilled

  • The chef prepared a traditional Filipino dish using a blend of adobos.
  • My mom makes the best adobos in town.
  • Let's grab some adobos from that food truck, they're delicious!
  • His personality is like a mix of different adobos, creating a unique flavor.