"Pulutan" or light snacks when having a social discussion or a drinks party.
It seems to be a filipino custom to have an availability of Pulutan...what is it ??
From what I can gather..Pulutan is normally a snack which resembles meat on sticks..very similar to a kebab stick on a barbecue...although it could be chicken..beef..or pork...but one of those...Pulutan can also be crisps...chips..snacks..nuts...very similar to what we would put out on the table if we had a few beers at a freinds house.
I have actually experienced this with 3 filiipino nurses....and they seemed quite happy down the rose and crown having a lager and lime..with cashew nuts..and walkers crisps...and they mentioned "Pulutan"...it seems to be the hosts responsibility to provide the pulutan..so if you are hosting the evening out and your have your Filipinas family relatives in tow...or her (brother) the chaperone..hahahaha then its your responsibility to provide the Pulutan..
But watch out though...you do not wish to be seen to be too cheap...it is noticeable if you are cheap..and do not provide good quality pulutan..you must not be cheap....therefore make sure the pulutan you provide is good quality and your guests will eat it.
Enjoy this local custom of Pulutan and its provision in the Philippines..good luck.
Pete
