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| + | ====== Southern Tagalog Cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== Bulalo ng Batangas ==== | ||
| + | A beef shank soup simmered for hours until marrow softens into the broth. In Batangas, it is often served clearer and less sweet than northern versions, emphasizing pure beef flavor. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lomi Batangas ==== | ||
| + | A thick egg noodle soup enriched with starch-thickened broth, liver, chicharrón, | ||
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| + | ==== Adobo sa Gata ==== | ||
| + | A regional variation of adobo stewed in coconut milk alongside vinegar and soy sauce. The result is both tangy and creamy, reflecting Quezon’s coconut economy. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Pinais na Isda ==== | ||
| + | Fish wrapped in banana leaves with tomatoes, onions, and coconut milk, then gently steamed. The leaf wrapping infuses a subtle herbal aroma. [([[http:// | ||
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| + | ==== Sinaing na Tulingan ==== | ||
| + | Small tuna braised for hours in clay pots with vinegar and dried kamias until the bones soften and the flesh turns dark and concentrated. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Pancit Lucban (Pancit Habhab) ==== | ||
| + | Dry stir-fried noodles traditionally served on banana leaves and eaten without utensils. Diners lift the leaf and “habhab” (eat directly) from it. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Hardinera ==== | ||
| + | A festive meatloaf from Lucban steamed in oval llaneras and decorated with sliced eggs and pineapple, resembling a savory custard. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Espasol ==== | ||
| + | A Laguna delicacy of toasted rice flour and coconut cooked into a sticky log, dusted in powdered rice for a snowy appearance. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Sinigang sa Bayabas ==== | ||
| + | A sour soup flavored with guava rather than tamarind, producing a fruitier, gentler acidity common in Rizal and Laguna households. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Tamales Rizal ==== | ||
| + | Rice cakes steamed in banana leaves with pork and peanut sauce, distinct from Kapampangan tamales in seasoning and texture. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lambanog ==== | ||
| + | A potent coconut spirit distilled in Quezon and Laguna. Traditionally clear and strong, it is tied to coconut farming communities. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Ginataang Puso ng Saging ==== | ||
| + | Banana heart simmered in coconut milk with chili and sometimes shrimp or pork, showcasing the region’s prolific banana plants. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Sinukmani (Biko with Latik) ==== | ||
| + | Glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and topped generously with caramelized coconut curds, especially during town fiestas. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Pakumbo ==== | ||
| + | A lesser-known Quezon dish of pork or fish slow-cooked in vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns, | ||
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| + | ==== Uraro ==== | ||
| + | Arrowroot cookies from Marinduque, crumbly and delicate, traditionally shaped into flowers and baked for special occasions. [([[https:// | ||
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