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| + | ====== Western Visayas Cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== La Paz Batchoy ==== | ||
| + | A noodle soup from Iloilo made with pork offal, crushed chicharrón, | ||
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| + | ==== Pancit Molo ==== | ||
| + | A delicate soup of pork-filled wontons in clear broth, influenced by Chinese traders in Iloilo’s Molo district. It is often served during family gatherings and holidays. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Kansi ==== | ||
| + | A sour beef shank soup combining elements of bulalo and sinigang, typically soured with batwan (a local fruit). It is particularly associated with Negros Occidental. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Inasal (Bacolod Style) ==== | ||
| + | Chicken marinated in vinegar, calamansi, and annatto oil, then grilled over charcoal. Bacolod’s version is known for its vivid color and smoky aroma. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Piaya ==== | ||
| + | A flat unleavened bread filled with muscovado sugar, toasted on a griddle until the filling caramelizes. It reflects Negros’ sugar heritage. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Napoleones ==== | ||
| + | A layered puff pastry filled with custard and glazed with sugar, popular in Bacolod. Its European-inspired structure contrasts with its tropical sweetness. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Linagpang na Isda ==== | ||
| + | Charcoal-grilled fish flaked into a light, ginger-scented broth. The smokiness of the grilled fish defines the dish’s character. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Laswa ==== | ||
| + | A simple vegetable soup flavored lightly with shrimp paste, notable for its clarity and emphasis on fresh produce rather than heavy seasoning. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Chicken Binakol (Visayan Variant) ==== | ||
| + | Chicken cooked in coconut water with lemongrass and young coconut meat, sometimes prepared inside bamboo, producing a subtly sweet broth. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Baye-Baye ==== | ||
| + | A crumbly snack made from toasted glutinous rice flour and grated coconut, shaped into small rounds. It is traditionally homemade rather than commercially produced. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Kinilaw (Western Visayas Style) ==== | ||
| + | Fresh seafood cured in vinegar with ginger, chili, and sometimes coconut milk. The emphasis is on freshness and restrained acidity. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Relyenong Bangus ==== | ||
| + | Milkfish stuffed with its own flaked meat mixed with vegetables and seasonings, then fried or baked — a festive centerpiece dish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Batuan-Based Stews ==== | ||
| + | Various dishes in Negros and Panay use batwan fruit as a souring agent, lending a distinctive green, slightly smoky tartness. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Barquillos ==== | ||
| + | Crisp rolled wafer cookies from Iloilo, often filled with sweet pastes. They reflect Spanish-era confectionery traditions. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Guimaras Mango Preparations ==== | ||
| + | Though not a single dish, mangoes from Guimaras are central to desserts, preserves, and sauces, celebrated annually in festivals dedicated to the fruit. [([[https:// | ||
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