Good Taste's Fried Rice and Lechon! Crispy Skin Delicacy
Fried Rice and Lechon (Fried Rice and Roast Pork)
PhilippinesBaguio, GOODTASTE RESTAURANT
- Food Travel Log
- Seeing the good in one thing over many flaws brings happiness. At the Filipino diner Good Taste, I ordered fried rice and lechon (fried rice and pork). The lechon was tough and cold but had juicy fat and crispy skin! The fried rice was soggy and mediocre, but the lechon’s juicy fat and crispy skin were delightful!
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- Price
- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 12/29/2022
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Fried rice is a popular dish across various parts of Asia, said to have originated as a delicious way to reuse leftovers at home. On the other hand, Lechon, a representative dish of the Philippines, is a traditional dish using a whole roasted pig, especially served at celebratory gatherings, tracing its origins back to the Spanish colonial period. To achieve a crispy skin on Lechon, it is essential to slowly roast the pig at a low temperature and then finish with a high temperature to crisp it up. In the Philippines, Lechon is sometimes served cold, so experiencing it hot is something locals reserve for special occasions. During a dining experience at the popular Filipino restaurant "GoodTaste," the fried rice may have been mediocre, but the author was so impressed with the Lechon's crispy skin even when served cold or tough, that it's not an exaggeration to call them a connoisseur of popular cuisine. Especially regarding the coldness, we couldn't help but feign ignorance at the subtlety hidden behind the author's smile!
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