Bagoong (en. Fermented fish or shrimp paste)

ba-go-ong

Synonyms

A delicious dip often used with food.

Have you eaten bagoong with pinakbet?

Kumain ka na ba ng bagoong sa pinakbet?

Said to be 'to die for', like a 'to die for dish' that elevates the flavor.

Just add that bagoong; it’s to die for with the dish!

Pindot ka lang sa bagoong na yan, pamatay yan sa ulam!

An enhancer for food, especially when it's bland.

Bagoong is the answer to tasteless rice!

Bagoong ang sagot sa walang lasa na kanin!