Dinuguan (en. Blood stew)

di-nu-guan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of Filipino dish made using pig or cow's blood.
Dinuguan is typically served with rice.
Ang dinuguan ay karaniwang sinasabayan ng putrice.
A dish known for being served during gatherings and festivals in the Philippines.
At the festival, dinuguan is always served.
Sa piyesta, lagi nang may dinuguan na inihahain.
Sometimes used as a main dish with a spicy flavor.
Dinuguan often contains some chili for added flavor.
Ang dinuguan ay kadalasang may kaunting sili para sa dagdag na lasa.

Etymology

Tagalog word 'dugo', meaning 'blood' and 'an', an adjective used to express that the food is related to blood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the dinuguan is delicious
this means that the dinuguan is delicious.
masarap ang dinuguan

Related Words

puto
A type of sweet rice cake usually served alongside dinuguan.
puto

Slang Meanings

a treat from elders to children (especially to kids under 12 years old), undoubtedly a delicious dish often enjoyed by locals.
Have you eaten dinuguan? It’s so good, just like a special treat from our grandma!
Kumain ka na ba ng dinuguan? Sobrang okey yan, parang pabaon ng lola natin!
a dish that’s always present at gatherings, like it’s a must-have.
At this party, it’s like dinuguan is everywhere, it always has to be here!
Dito sa party, parang dinuguan na kahit saan, laging may ganito!
a delicious dish that gives off comfort food vibes.
When it's cold, I crave dinuguan, it's really comforting!
Pag malamig ang panahon, dinuguan ang hinahanap ko, comforting talaga!