JINRO soju is essential to any dining experience, as it goes well with any food. Due to the wide range of tastes of JINRO soju offered in the supermarket, you can come up with the best choice for your favorite dish. I prepared a small list of good JINRO Soju and the Best Philippines Food combinations.

JINRO Chamisul Fresh soju and Pork Sisig

JINRO Chamisul Fresh soju and Pork Sisig

Pork Sisig originated from Pampanga, the culinary capital of the Philippines. Depending on the menu, it is served as a main dish and an appetizer. The main ingredients of this dish are minced pork meat, chicken liver, onions, and chili peppers. So, it’s a perfect choice for meat lovers.

Pork Sisig is a spicy dish with a pungent taste that JINRO Chamisul Fresh soju can perfectly enhance. Therefore, with such a legendary and basic taste, experts often recommend it to those who want to try original soju for the first time. You don’t need other dish choices because satisfaction is guaranteed with a combination of JINRO soju and Pork Sisig.

JINRO Chamisul Original soju and Inihaw na Liempo

Inihaw na Liempo is a popular Filipino dish. It consists of grilled pork belly marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings. Chefs slice the pork belly into thin strips. However, some restaurants serve Liembo as a whole slab. Inihaw na Liempo is a favorite dish in the Philippines. Therefore, locals usually prepare it as a main dish during special occasions, gatherings, and outdoor cookouts.

JINRO Chamisul Original soju and Inihaw na Liempo

The marinade gives the pork belly a savory and slightly tangy flavor. Chefs are grilling  it over hot charcoal, therefore the dish has  a smoky flavor and a charred exterior. This dish will go perfectly with authentic taste of the JINRO Chamisul Original soju. Due to its neutral flavor JINRO Chamisul Original soju is easy to drink and versatile for mixing with other flavors.

You can find JINRO Chamisul Original soju in many supermarkets, liquor stores, and Korean specialty stores in the Philippines. The easiest way is to order it online from Lazada, Shopee, and other e-commerce platforms.

JINRO Grapefruit soju and Dynamite Lumpia

JINRO Grapefruit soju and Dynamite Lumpia

Dynamite Lumpia, or Dynamite Spring Rolls, is a Filipino appetizer or snack. To make it, you need to wrapping a filling of ground meat and cheese in a lumpia wrapper. Then deep-fry rolls until it’s crispy. The name “dynamite” refers to the spicy filling, which is said to be explosive in flavor. The chili peppers in the filling give the lumpia a fiery kick. To balance the spiciness of this snack, I recommend to accompany it with vibrant grapefruit and refreshing twist of the JINRO grapefruit soju.

Dynamite Lumpia is a popular finger food in the Philippines. Locals usually serve it as a party snack. JINRO grapefruit soju is also a perfect party drink since it can be served separately and easily mixed with other beverages. It is a light and easy-to-drink distilled spirit, with an alcohol content of 13%. So, it is a popular choice for social drinking and can be a perfect mixer for sweet cocktails.

In my previous articles, you can look up ideas for cocktails with JINRO soju.

JINRO Green Grape soju and Tokwa’t Baboy

JINRO Green Grape soju and Tokwa’t Baboy

Tokwa’t Baboy is a popular Filipino appetizer or side dish. It consists of boiled and fried tofu (tokwa) and boiled pork (baboy). Tofu has to be cut into small pieces and mixed with a savory sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, onions, and chili peppers. Since it’s also a spicy dish, I suggest to mix it with other sweet flavors of JINRO soju like Green Grape. It has a distinct fruity taste and a refreshing and sweet flavor profile.

The taste of JINRO Green Grape soju is juicy and has sweet green grape flavor, balanced by a sweet and fruity finish. Therefore, experts call it a light and easy-to-drink distilled spirit with an alcohol content of 13%, making it a perfect companion for Tokwa’t Baboy.

JINRO Strawberry soju and Kinilaw na Tuna

JINRO Strawberry soju and Kinilaw na Tuna

Kinilaw na Tuna is a popular Filipino dish that has similar taste to ceviche. Local prepare it from raw tuna marinated in vinegar, lime or calamansi juice, onions, chili peppers, and other seasonings. The acidity from the vinegar and citrus juices “cooks” the tuna, giving it a slightly firm texture and sweet and tart  taste. I recommend trying it with JINRO strawberry soju to play on the contrast of the tuna’s slight bitterness!

Jinro Strawberry soju has juicy and sweet strawberry flavor, balanced by a slightly sweet finish. That’s why, it might be fun to try it together with a tuna dish, like Kinilaw. Also, both dish and JINRO strawberry soju tastes the best when served cold or even chilled. So it’s the best combination for a hot party in the Philippines!

On such a delicious note, I conclude the list of my personal top of JINRO Soju and the Best Philippines Food combinations. Stay tuned for more food ideas on JINRO’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and don’t forget to read or blog on the official website: https://hitejinroph.com/