Professional Documents
Culture Documents
An Undergraduate Thesis
University of Makati
In Partial Fulfillment
Giselle S. Martinez
Chapter I
Introduction
Each region in the Philippine archipelago has its own unique way of
cooking, resulting in a distinct flavor. Filipino cuisine is known for its delectable
taste and enticing aroma, which can be distinguished from other Filipino cuisines
through colorful and enticing presentations on the table. Every bite provides a
complete sensory experience thanks to its distinct colors, fragrance, and flavors
and Filipinos are renowned for their culinary ingenuity, creating special dishes
that are enjoyed by people all over the world (Savoie, 2020).
dishes to offer and one of it is the famous Pinoy Sisig. According to Mishan
(2018), this dish is considered as ancient and at the same time modern. Its name
as "to cook with vinegar,'' offering no hint of its splendor.” Furthermore, it was
originally only un-ripened fruit doused with vinegar to make it even sourer, and
used as a morning sickness cure. Meat eventually replaced fruit, and in the late
1960s. Knowing the Filipinos' creativity, these unwanted pig parts were then
known as the Sisig Queen, of Angeles City. There are a variety of Pinoy Sisig,
and options to choose from. It includes everything from the traditional pig's face
Tuna Sisig, Bangus Sisig, and Tahong Sisig. Also throughout the years, Pinoy
Sisig still retained its authentic flavor wherein in fact different variations have
been made and even dominated international. This delectable dish is enjoyed
and cooked by any variations, like fish, pork, chicken and even tofu for vegan
eaters. No wonder that it's one of the national dishes of the Philippines that
marketing campaigns are all dedicated to food, the creation of culinary events
such as dedicated food tours and cooking holidays are all important components.
HRM students are trained to become renowned professional cooks and chefs.
investigating the different versions of Pinoy Sisig. This paper will also seek to find
out the history, processes, and of becoming food historians to preserve the rich
culinary culture.
Statement of Problem
participants?
2. What insights may be drawn from the narratives with the following
terms:
The general objective of this study is to draw insights on the historical and
Specifically, this study deeply looked into the methods, processes, and
will be delimited and focused on the different versions of Pinoy Sisig . The
intended to gather data from seven (7) participants who are residents of Makati
and Taguig Cities. This paper will be completed in the span of eight (8) months.
increase their level of awareness specifically in culinary history which may serve
CTHM /HRM Students. The output of the study will help them gain
Sisig.
Definition of Terms
The following terms were operationally defined as they were used in this
ongoing study:
Sizzling Sisig. This is a Philippine dish made from parts of pig’s head and
Aling Lucing. In this study, she has been claimed by various authors as