 Spanish or Filipino? Tapas or pulutan? Honestly, we're not sure. This recipe leans Filipino thanks to a rich sauce built on Worcestershire sauce and Knorr liquid seasoning—controversial for purists who insist on just garlic and olive oil. The sauces add a flash of rich umami to this fast-cooking dish.

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Salpicao, often spelled as "salpicão," is a popular dish in several Latin American countries, plus Brazil and the Philippines.

Filipino salpicao has no definitive origin story. Some say the name comes from the Spanish word "salpicar," meaning "to sprinkle" or "to splash," referring to the way various ingredients are "sprinkled" or mixed together in this dish. Others claim it's Portuguese "salpicon", meaning "seasoned meat or fish".

What we can all agree on is the Pinoy concept of salpicao: tender cubes of beef—sirloin or tenderloin, usually—cooked quickly in tons of garlic and a savory brown sauce. Add chili flakes if you like it spicy!

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Is beef salpicao Spanish or Filipino? This recipe claims the latter by using Worcestershire sauce and liquid seasoning to make a glossy sauce.

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