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    Kilawin (en. Cooked in vinegar)

    kee-lah-win

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A method of food preparation where raw fish or meat is cooked using vinegar and spices.
    Kilawin is one of my favorite dishes served at gatherings.
    Ang kilawin ay isa sa mga paborito kong ulam na nakahain sa mga handaan.
    A type of food usually eaten with rice.
    This kilawin is delicious, especially when paired with rice.
    Masarap ang kilawin na ito, lalong-lalo na kapag may kasamang kanin.

    Etymology

    A name derived from the word 'kilaw' meaning 'to cook lightly or raw with vinegar and spices'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fish kilawin
    A type of kilawin that uses fish as the main ingredient.
    Kilawin na isda
    Pork kilawin
    A type of kilawin that uses pork as the main ingredient.
    Kilawin na baboy

    Related Words

    kilaw
    The term used to refer to the process of preparing raw food with vinegar.
    kilaw

    Slang Meanings

    A favorite of Filipinos, especially during gatherings.
    The kilawin that Grandma made is so delicious!
    Sobrang sarap nung kilawin na ginawa ni Lola!
    A method of preserving or souring food using vinegar.
    You really need the right vinegar for kilawin!
    Kailangan mo talagang tamang suka para sa kilawin!
    Like ceviche, but tastier for many!
    That kilawin is like ceviche, but tastier!
    Yung kilawin na yun parang ceviche, pero mas masarap!
    A must-try dish when there's a celebration in the village.
    If you go to the gathering, you should try the kilawin!
    Pumunta ka sa handaan, dapat matikman mo yung kilawin!