Sawsawan (sah-sah-wan)

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A space for dipping into the rich and complex layers of Filipino food and identity. Sometimes personal, sometimes critical, but always honest, much like the ever present dipping sauces (sawsawan) that enhances every meal with depth and perspective

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About Budgie Montoya

A cook and wannabe writer, exploring the flavours, stories, and cultural threads that shape Filipino cuisine, from its roots to where itโ€™s headed next.

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