Pagsisigang (en. Stewing)

/paɡ.si.si.ɡaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A cooking method where ingredients are boiled in broth.
Stewing is often used in Filipino dishes.
Kadalasang ginagamit ang pagsisigang sa mga pagkaing Pilipino.
Often used in dishes with sour broth like sinigang.
The pork stew is a favorite among many.
Ang pagsisigang na gawa sa baboy ay paborito ng marami.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sigang' meaning to stew or cook.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pork stew
A type of stew that uses pork as the main ingredient.
pagsisigang baboy
fish stew
A type of stew that uses fish as the main ingredient.
pagsisigang isda

Related Words

sinigang
A popular Filipino dish with a sour flavor, usually cooked with pork, beef, or fish.
sinigang
cooking
A general term referring to the process of heating food.
luto

Slang Meanings

Facing challenges fearlessly.
Matt is serious about his dreams, that's why he always faces challenges head-on!
Seryoso si Matt sa kanyang mga pangarap, kaya naman lagi siyang nagsisigang sa mga pagsubok!
Starting a new venture or project.
She's diving into her new business in online selling!
Nagsisigang na siya sa bagong negosyo niya sa online selling!