Mechado is a Filipino beef stew characterized by its rich, tomato-based sauce, tender beef, and the use of soy sauce and lemon or calamansi juice for a bright, savory flavor. The dish's name comes from the Spanish word "mecha," meaning "wick," referring to the traditional practice of larding beef with strips of pork fat to add flavor and moisture. While the larding technique is less common now, the dish remains a beloved comfort food, often served with steamed rice and featuring ingredients like

392K views · 10K reactions | LOCAL FILIPINO BERRIES! April called them "Lambog", but we all are pretty sure these are "lomboy". These are local berries I bought while hiking in Cateel! This is a simpl look at me doing my best to prepare a local berry snack. Lomboy shaken with sugar! Really delicious! Have you tried these before?! Do you have another name for them here in the Philippines!? #BecomingFilipino | BecomingFilipino | Facebook