Chorizo de Bilbao facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Chorizo Bilbao, Choriso Bilbao |
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| Course | Sausage |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | pork, beef, paprika |
Chorizo de Bilbao is a special kind of dry sausage from the Philippines. It is made using both pork and beef. This tasty sausage is also known as Chorizo Bilbao.
It was first created by Vicente Genato in Manila. He named it after his family's hometown, Bilbao, in Spain. Over time, the name "Chorizo de Bilbao" became very well-known.
What Makes It Special?
Chorizo de Bilbao is a type of sausage. It is popular in the Philippines. Many Filipino Americans also enjoy it in the United States.
How Is It Different?
This sausage is similar to other Filipino sausages called longganisa. However, Chorizo de Bilbao has a few key differences.
- It includes paprika, which gives it a unique color and flavor.
- It has a dry and fine texture. This makes it similar to pepperoni.
Today, a company called Marca El Rey makes most of this sausage. They continued using the popular "Chorizo de Bilbao" name.
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