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 +====== Davao Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Kinilaw na Tuna ====
 +Fresh tuna cubes marinated in vinegar or calamansi juice with ginger, onions, and chili. Davao’s proximity to rich fishing grounds makes tuna kinilaw particularly prized for its clean, ocean-bright flavor. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/kinilaw-5193131|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Sinuglaw ====
 +A combination of grilled pork belly and vinegar-cured fish tossed with onions, ginger, and chili. The dish balances smoky richness with sharp acidity. [([[https://panlasangpinoy.com/sinuglaw-recipe/|Panlasang Pinoy]])]
 +
 +==== Inihaw na Panga ng Tuna ====
 +Large tuna jaw marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and calamansi before being grilled over charcoal. The fatty meat becomes tender and intensely flavorful. [([[https://panlasangpinoy.com/inihaw-na-panga-ng-tuna-grilled-tuna-jaw/|Panlasang Pinoy]])]
 +
 +===== Ginataang Puso ng Saging ====
 +Banana blossom cooked slowly in coconut milk with chili, garlic, and sometimes shrimp or dried fish. The vegetable absorbs the creamy sauce while retaining a pleasantly fibrous texture. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzGduhwD1ow|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Durian Candy ====
 +A sweet confection made from durian pulp cooked with sugar until thick and chewy. It preserves the fruit’s distinctive aroma in a compact, portable treat. [([[https://praneesthaikitchen.com/2013/07/17/durian-paste-candy-recipe-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99-thurian-guan/|Pranee's Thai Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Durian Ice Cream ====
 +A creamy dessert showcasing the region’s most famous fruit. The custard-like flesh of durian produces a rich and surprisingly smooth ice cream. [([[https://www.cooking-therapy.com/durian-ice-cream/|Cooking Therapy]])]
 +
 +==== Pakfry na Isda ====
 +A practical coastal dish in which fish is first simmered in vinegar and spices (paksiw) and then fried until crisp, intensifying the tangy marinade. [([[https://panlasangpinoy.com/paksiw-na-isda-recipe/|Panlasang Pinoy]])]
 +
 +==== Grilled Pomelo Salad ====
 +Segments of Davao’s celebrated pomelo tossed with grilled seafood, herbs, and a light citrus dressing, highlighting the fruit’s sweetness and gentle bitterness. [([[https://theculinarychase.com/2007/03/thai-pomelo-salad-with-grilled-prawns/|The Culinary Chase]])]
 +
 +==== Adobong Pugita ====
 +Octopus simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves until tender. The dish develops a dark, glossy sauce with deep savory notes. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpwh6zPgBAk|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Nilasing na Hipon ====
 +Shrimp cooked with coconut liquor or palm wine along with garlic and chili, producing a subtly sweet and aromatic seafood dish. [([[https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/nilasing-na-hipon/|Kawaling Pinoy]])]
 +
 +==== Ginataang Langka ====
 +Young jackfruit stewed in coconut milk with chili and shrimp paste. The dish is both creamy and lightly spicy. [([[https://moonandspoonandyum.com/ginataang-langka/|Moon and Spoon and Yum]])]
 +
 +==== Suman sa Lihiya ====
 +A sticky rice cake made with lye water, wrapped in banana leaves and boiled. It is often served with coconut caramel sauce. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/suman-filipino-steamed-sticky-rice-cakes-7152847|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Bulca-Chong ====
 +A hearty soup popular in Davao City, made from beef parts such as marrow, tripe, and tendons simmered with spices. It is often enjoyed as a rich late-night meal. [([[https://www.angsarap.net/2019/05/01/bulcachong/|Ang Sarap]])]
 +
 +==== Grilled Squid with Coconut Vinegar ====
 +Fresh squid grilled quickly over charcoal and served with a dipping sauce of coconut vinegar, chili, and garlic. [([[https://ricelifefoodie.com/grilled-squid-inihaw-na-pusit-recipe-filipino-japanese-style/|Rice Life Foodie]])]
 +
 +==== Tablea Hot Chocolate ====
 +A traditional drink made from locally produced cacao tablets (tablea) dissolved in hot water or milk. Davao’s cacao gives the beverage a deep, slightly bitter chocolate flavor. [([[https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/tsokolate-filipino-hot-chocolate/|The Little Epicurean]])]
 +
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