Asocena

Asocena

Infobox Prepared Food
name = Asocena


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country = Philippines
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course = Main course
served = Hot or room temperature
main_ingredient = dog meat
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Asocena is a dish primarily consisting of dog meat originating from the Philippines. The dish's name is a portmanteau, from "aso", the Filipino word for "dog" and Spanish word "cena", which means "dinner" or "an evening meal", the literal translation being "dog-meal" or "a meal of dog meat". It may also be a play on the Spanish name "Azucena", which is also used to describe a variety of fragrant, white rice.

Preparation

Cleaned dog meat is boiled in strong vinegar for about an hour. Salt and a little water is added while the meat is boiling. It is important not to stir the mixture to preserve the potency of the vinegar. The flame is brought to a lower temperature and cubed potatoes, pepper and soy sauce are added to the meat. When the potatoes are done, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garbanzos, green peas and bay laurel leaves are added to the mixture. After a few minutes, it may be served.

Eating

Asocena is usually consumed as "pulutan" (Filipino; snacks or food served while drinking alcoholic beverages; loosely translates to "finger food").

Controversy

The consumption of dog meat is a controversial subject in countries where this is practiced, probably with the exception of China, where it is legal. South Korea banned the sale and consumption of dog meat shortly before the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Taiwan and Hong Kong also forbid the practice. Other countries where dog meat is consumed include Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Germany, Cambodia, and Switzerland. In the Philippines, Republic Act 8485 (Philippine Animal Welfare Act) has made the practice illegal since 1998.

ee also

* Dog meat
* Bosintang
* Taboo food and drink

External links

* [http://www.dogmeattrade.com/library_articles/dog_meat_eating5.html Article on the dog meat trade (in Filipino)]


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