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Sawsawan

The dipping sauces and condiments served alongside a Filipino meal, allowing each diner to season food to taste. Suka, patis, bagoong, toyo with calamansi, and lechon sarsa each transform rich or fried viands, balancing the plate with salty, sour, spicy, and sweet notes.

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