World’s Street Food Congress 2017 features new twist to Pinoy street food
Some of the Philippines
most loved comfort street food will be taking center stage, but will be served
with fun twists and new interpretations, at the World’s Street Food Congress
2017 (WSFC17). Organized by K.F. Seetoh of Makansutra and presented by the
Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the five-day gastronomic adventure, happening at
SM MOA Concert Grounds on 31 May – 04 June 2017, will unearth Filipino
specialties from six provinces across the country.
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Chicken Inasal served with soft shell
coconut tacos
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You will get to taste a
rare fusion of Kare-kare and Palabok from Pampanga, Grilled Chicken with
Black Grated Coconut
from Davao, as well as discover the delicious pork monggo from Pres. Duterte’s favorite
karinderia in Davao.
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| Kare kare Palabok |
Each major region will
also have its signature street food showcased. From Luzon are Sisig Paella, three
(3) types of pizza: Pinakbet, Longganisa, and Bagnet, Cheese Empanada, Bicol
Express Risotto and Pinangat Burger.
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Grilled Chicken with Black Grated
Coconut
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Representing the
Visayas are Beef Tongue or Lengua con setas oliva gua bao, Piaya, and Chicken Inasal
served with soft shell coconut tacos. Pyanggang, a grilled chicken with black
grated coconut and Junay,
a steamed, spicy rice wrapped in a leaf with boiled egg will represent
Mindanao.
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Beef Tongue or Lengua Con Setas Oliva
Gua Bao
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More than 40 different international
street food dishes from Germany, Mexico, USA, Thailand, Japan, India, China,
Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore will also be sharing the
limelight. Must-tries are Marmite chicken burger from Singapore, Kushikatsu
Daruma from Japan and Claypot Apom Manis from Malaysia, to name a few.
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| Sisig Paella |
WSFC is now in its
fourth edition and will once again be hosted in Manila, which is one of the
most dynamic and fastest growing gastro cities in Asia. It annually celebrates
and addresses inherent opportunities of global heritage street food culture. Through
this event, the Philippines once again takes the spotlight for being a premier
destination for gastronomy and culture.
For more information
about WSFC17 visit, www.wsfcongress.com
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