Mangoes, pineapples, and bananas are the most popular fruits in the Philippines, along with numerous other crops like green beans, morning glory. This Asian country also has a long list of locally grown, exotic produce. It is much more climate-adapted and tastier than the majority of European fruits and vegetables that you find in stores. When in season, you can find a lot of the native goods in stalls along the roadsides. Below we’ve listed 15 delicious vegetables native to the Philippines

The Apiaceae family, which includes parsley, carrots, and celery among its 3,700 members, includes cilantro (

). Cooks typically use fresh leaves and dried seeds, though it is safe to eat the entire plant.

Particularly in the Philippines, cilantro has long been a staple of international cuisine. It contains lots of antioxidants. Additionally, when used to flavor food, cilantro may persuade consumers to use less salt and consume less sodium. 

The majority of people perceive cilantro as having a sharp, lemon, or lime flavor, but for somewhere around 25% of the population, these leaves taste like dish soap. This is likely due to a gene that can recognize certain aldehydes.

Chapter 9 - 9. Wansoy – Cilantro