pulutan
Pulutan refers to small dishes or snacks served with alcoholic beverages, especially beer, in the Philippines. These finger foods are eaten while drinking and are designed to whet appetite and complement alcohol. Pulutan can be hot, fried, grilled, or marinated and ranges from simple snacks to more substantial preparations. It is commonly found in bars, casual eateries, and private gatherings.
Common pulutan items include sisig, chicharon (pork cracklings), lechon kawali, fried squid or fish, tokwa’t baboy
The practice is embedded in Filipino drinking culture, with pulutan serving as flavor contrast and texture
The term is widely used across the Philippines, though dishes vary by region and availability. While traditionally