Another staple merienda of a typical Pinoy are fishballs. And I don't mean the type that you buy on malls or on those rolling glass stands. I'm talking about old-school, classic fishballs that your mother told you not to eat. Those that are peddled on busy streets, cooked with last week's coconut oil (those are the best).

Fish balls are made of fish meat rolled in a ball. There are many variants all over Asia, but there's no mistaking Philippine fish ball. It starts out as somewhat flat and will expand as it cooks. Filipinos enjoy this treat dipped in either sweet, chilli, or vinegar sauce.

As with all Filipino street foods, proceed with caution if your vaccinations are not complete. Hepatitis, diarrhea, and a slew more of diseases are being attributed to dirty foods. So choose well when buying! Me and my friends have our own fish ball vendor. We know him and we know he takes good care of his customers :)