bakalam
Bakalam is a term that can refer to several different things, depending on the context and region. Most commonly, it refers to a type of traditional Filipino dish. This culinary interpretation of bakalam is a sweet and savory stew, often made with pork belly or other fatty cuts of meat. The ingredients typically include soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and bay leaves, simmered until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick and caramelized. It is a popular dish for celebrations and everyday meals in the Philippines.
In other contexts, "bakalam" might be a surname or a place name, though these uses are less