Vocabulary:
- signal /SIG-nl/
- delicacy /DEL-i-kuh-see/
- staple /STEY-puhl/
- adore /uh-DAWR/
- distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv /
[verb] – to show that you intend or are ready to do something
The blowing of the whistle signals the start of the game.
[noun] – something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat
We bought a lot of Asian delicacies from the newly opened store.
[noun] – a basic food, or a main product or material
Potatoes are a staple in Irish cuisine.
[verb] – to like something very much
Laura adores dark chocolate.
[adjective] – something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things
This flower has a distinctive smell.
Article reading:
Sinangag at itlog (silog)
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Filled with bits of crisp fried garlic, sinangag is a simple dish made with ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry–garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and rice. It is typically served with sunny-side-up eggs (itlog), so it’s referred to as sinangag at itlog, which is then shortened to silog. Its name changes, depending on the type of meat or fish used — for example, if corned beef is used then the dish is called cornsilog. From Spam to chicken, there are many options for silogs.
Kakanin
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There are various types of kakanin (sticky rice cakes). These delicacies are made with glutinous rice and milk and are usually wrapped in banana leaves.
Pandesal
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The ultimate breakfast staple that Filipinos adore, pandesal can be bought in many bakeries. It can be stuffed with cheese or jam, but they are good just on their own.
Barako
Barako coffee traces its roots way back to the 1800s. With its strong and distinctive taste, it is the perfect morning pick-me-up.
Start your day with a Filipino-style breakfast. You can customize your own silog or pair pandesal or kakanin with a cup of freshly brewed Barako.
Discussion Questions:
- Compare the typical breakfast in your country to the Filipino breakfast. What are some differences and similarities?
- Which among the foods in the list would you like to try? Why?
- If you were to open a cafe/restaurant, what would be included in its breakfast menu? How much would each item cost?
- Should people eat rice for breakfast?
- In your opinion, is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Please explain your answer.
Summarization
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- various
- taste