Participants including Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Muhyddin got curious and asked how adobo is made.
On August 8, 2014, to showcase unity in diversity, the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia joined the ASEAN Food and Cultural Festival held at the Taman Pudu Ulu park in Kuala Lumpur.
The event which was officiated by Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin and organized by the Malaysian Youth Council, and served as its Hari Raya open house, brought together the ASEAN Embassies and Malaysia's state representatives the region's culture through cultural performances and foods.
Philippine Embassy delegation head, Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya said, "Food and cultural diplomacy is a wonderful way of showcasing Philippine culture, especially in a country like Malaysia. We have found in several occasions that apart from filling the tummies, Filipino food also provides comfort to the spirit."
The DFA.gov.ph's portal states that, "the Philippine Embassy booth was a hit with the guests, as it served chicken adobo with rice and mini-turon. People flocked the booth to get second servings, finding both dishes unique and filling. Embassy officers and staff also interacted with the guests who asked how the dishes were prepared."
No other than Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Muhyddin became curious with adobo and even asked how it is made.
He was then provided a copy of Mama Sita's cookbook containing halal Filipino dishes.
image source: DFA.gov.ph
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