Spanish omelette wheat tortilla of Mexico and neighbouring countries, which is a thin flatbread. In most of Hispanic America, where both the flatbread and potato omelette are eaten, the omelette is called "tortilla española" to distinguish it from the maize tortilla of the region. Because the potato is called "papa" in much of Hispanic America (instead of the term "patata" used in Spain), this dish can sometimes be referred to as "tortilla de papas" in that region as well. The Spanish tortilla ("tortilla de patatas" in Spain) is widely eaten in Spain and some Spanish-speaking countries. While there are numerous regional variations,
Culture of the Philippines (roasted pig) are served on plates. Other popular dishes brought from Southeast Asian, and Spanish influences include afritada, asado, chorizo, empanadas, "mani" (roasted peanuts), "paksiw" (fish or pork, cooked in vinegar and water with some spices like garlic and pepper), "pan de sal" (bread of salt), pescado frito (fried or grilled fish), "sisig", "torta" (omelette), kare-kare (ox-tail stew), "kilawen", pinakbet (vegetable stew), pinapaitan, and "sinigang" (tamarind soup with a variety of pork, fish, or prawns). Some delicacies eaten by some Filipinos may seem unappetizing to the Western palate include "balut" (boiled egg with a fertilized duckling inside), longanisa (sweet sausage),