Adobo is a stew of chicken and pork in garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Meats are often roasted and served on skewers. Kare-kare is a stew of meats and vegetables served in a peanut sauce. Street vendors sell balot, a fertilized duck egg with an embryo. A favorite snack is the halo-halo, a drink made from sweetened beans, milk, and fruits served in colorful layers with crushed ice.
Seafood is common at restaurants and resorts.
Popular for large celebrations is the lechon , a stuffed pig roasted over a charcoal fire. Rural Filipino families usually eat all meals together. Urban families eat weekday breakfast and dinner, as well as most weekend meals, together. Spoons and forks are the most common utensils. Typically, one pushes food onto the spoon with the back of the fork.