refers to a complementary food, or simply salt during lean times, that accompanies staple foods like rice, plantain or root crops, enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of a meal.
Part of Speech
noun
Semantic Domain
Food, cooking and foodways
Notes
It can include any or a combination of these::
- *Protein sources*: Meat, fish, or other seafood\
*Vegetables*: Steamed, blanched, or cooked often in coconut milk.\
*Condiments*: Salt, fermented shrimp paste (bagoong), or other flavorful accompaniments
Pagsera’ plays a vital role in the traditional Boie’nen diet, adding flavor, protein, and nutrients to meals.