Binalot

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Binalot
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Course Main dish
Place of originPhilippines
Similar dishes pastil , pusô , suman
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Binalot is a method of wrapping and serving food in the Philippines using banana leaves and alike. [1] The term is derived from the root word balot (wrap) + -in- meaning "wrapped". [2] This wrapping technique [3] can be combined with a variety of dishes, including meat like pork and chicken. [4] [5] In 2017 binalot was presented by Filipino chefs in Washington through a range of 800 dishes [6] . It is considered a traditional culinary technique of the Philippines. [7] [8]

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Legacy

The word was borrowed to brand a local restaurant chain, which serves Filipino staples such as adobo and tocino in binalot style in a contemporary fast-food setting. [9] Founded in 1996 in Makati, the chain later expanded nationwide through delivery and franchising. [10] [11] As of 2025, the chain operates 29 branches across 10 cities in Metro Manila, as well as one in Antipolo, and five in Cavite. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Polistico, Edgie (November 15, 2017). Philippine Food, Cooking, & Dining Dictionary. Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN   978-621-420-087-0.
  2. ↑ Baga-Reyes, Vangie (September 27, 2018). "Adobo, the 'binalot' way". Lifestyle.INQ. Manila, Philippines: Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hardon, Anita; Tan, Michael Lim (November 12, 2024). Packaged Plants: Seductive supplements and metabolic precarity in the Philippines. UCL Press. ISBN   978-1-80008-746-0.
  4. ↑ "Wrap chicken and pork adobo in banana leaves". The Straits Times. September 27, 2018. ISSN   0585-3923 . Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ Newport, Maria Regina Tolentino (July 18, 2018). Coconut Kitchen: Appetizers and Main Dishes. Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN   978-971-27-3435-9.
  6. ↑ "PH Proudly Presents Binalot, Rizal at Embassy Chef Challenge 2017". dfa.gov.ph. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Arnaldo, Steph (August 15, 2024). "'Binalot' book project and art of food wrapping". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ Catienza, Kleo; mvillegas (September 5, 2023). "11 traditional Filipino cooking techniques that aren't adobo and sinigang". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (October 15, 2017). "Binalot unwrapped". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ Antivola, Miguel Hanz (July 26, 2023). "Purpose is key to business growth — Binalot founder". BusinessWorld . Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Binalot unveils Komiks-themed store". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Stores - Binalot Fiesta Foods". Binalot Fiesta Foods. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
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