Lechon and Crispy Pata Among the World’s Top 100 Dishes in 2019!

There’s no question that Filipinos love their meat. In fact, a lot of the Philippines’ most popular dishes are purely protein, like crispy pata and lechon. They’re so loved here that a party isn’t complete without either of them. Recently, online food encyclopedia Taste Atlas counted the two dishes among the World’s Top 100 Dishes for 2019.

These pork belly chunks are from a pork belly that's been roasted under a layer of salt.

Photo by Bianca Laxamana

Who doesn't love juicy and crispy pata?

Photo by Riell Santos

Lechon Kawali Recipe

This recipes makes use of a turbo broiler, cutting cooking time to less than two hours.

Posted by Mira Angeles

Crispy Pata

Make sure to dry the pork thoroughly after boiling-this is the secret to achieving that crisp skin!

Posted by Rachelle Santos

Along with crispy pata and lechon, kare-kare was also nominated as one of the world’s best dishes in 2019. All-time favorites like sushi, mac and cheese, Peking duck, and xiao long bao, are also on the list.

Don't forget the bagoong!

Photo by Patrick Martires

Kare-Kare

Cook this Filipino favorite today!

Taste Atlas is the world’s first global food map and directory, which compiles reviews from professional food critics and local experts and provides information on traditional dishes and recipes, as well as local ingredients.

What Pinoy dishes are you hoping to see next year?

Try other versions of these well-loved recipes:

Lechon Kawali Kare-Kare

Get the crispy and juicy meat of lechon kawali and the delectably nutty sauce of kare-kare. Delish!

Posted by Rachelle Santos

Kare-Kareng Hito Recipe

Make kare-kareng hito, or catfish, for a fun Filipino family dinner.

Posted by Myke "Tatung" Sarthou

Boneless Crispy Pata Recipe

You can make this crispy pata version at home!

Posted by Patricia Jaraza