Calamansi-a small limelike fruit found in the tropics. Lemon is the best substitute.

Cassava-an edible, starchy root used in making bread or tapioca.

Ensalda-Spanish term for “salad.”

Frito-Tagalog term for “fried.”

Guisado-Tagalog word for “sauteed.”

Menudo-diced pork and liver stew with vegetables

Misua or Miswa-threadlike wheat noodle; a vermicelli

Morcon-beef meat roll stuffed with eggs, ham, pickles and sausages.