The word 'adobo' as used by Spanish colonizers referred to a method of preservation. What does the Spanish root word literally mean? — Options: To stew slowly, To marinate or pickle, To smoke over wood, To fry in oil

In which Philippine region is the version of adobo cooked in coconut milk — sometimes called 'adobo sa gata' — most strongly associated as a regional specialty? — Options: Ilocos, Bicol, Pampanga, Cebu

Cebu-style roast pig is distinguished from Luzon-style mainly by what preparation difference? — Options: It is roasted underground rather than over coals, The cavity is stuffed with herbs and aromatics, eliminating the need for dipping sauce, It is brined for 48 hours before roasting, It uses only suckling pigs under 5 kg

The dessert halo-halo evolved from a Japanese precursor introduced during the pre-war era. What was that earlier shaved-ice dish called? — Options: Mongo-ya, Kakigori, Mitsumame, Anmitsu

Which of these ingredients is traditionally considered ESSENTIAL to a classic halo-halo and not merely a modern optional addition? — Options: Ube ice cream, Leche flan, Sweetened kidney beans, Pinipig

The Pampanga delicacy 'betute tugak' consists of what unusual main ingredient? — Options: Fermented rice with crickets, Stuffed deep-fried frogs, Grilled chicken intestines, Pickled pig's brain

The popular street snack 'kwek-kwek' differs from 'tokneneng' primarily in what way? — Options: Kwek-kwek uses quail eggs; tokneneng uses chicken or duck eggs, Kwek-kwek is boiled; tokneneng is fried, Kwek-kwek is sweet; tokneneng is savory, Kwek-kwek uses a rice-flour coating; tokneneng uses wheat flour

The Ilocano dish 'pinakbet' is characterized by what defining technique? — Options: Vegetables stewed with bagoong (fermented fish or shrimp paste), Vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and grilled, Vegetables sautéed in coconut cream and chili, Vegetables pickled in palm vinegar overnight

The street food 'isaw' is made from which animal part? — Options: Chicken feet, Pig or chicken intestines, Pig ears, Chicken hearts

The Visayan dish 'kinilaw' is most similar in concept to which foreign preparation? — Options: Japanese sashimi, Peruvian ceviche, Korean hoe, Italian carpaccio

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