A FOOD TRADITION
Pangasinan Cuisine
Pangasinan cuisine develops around the western Central Luzon plain and Lingayen Gulf, combining rice agriculture, inland livestock, freshwater resources, and coastal fishing. Fish, shrimp, milkfish, pork, rice, vegetables, bagoong, vinegar, and tamarind are prominent ingredients. Salting, fermentation, drying, grilling, and simmering in sour broths are characteristic techniques, reflecting both preservation and abundant aquatic resources. Representative examples include bangus preparations, pigar-pigar, and paksiw-style fish dishes, together with fermented seafood condiments. The tradition also shows interaction with neighboring Ilocano, Kapampangan, and Tagalog foodways without being reducible to any one of them.
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