Binaki
Binaki is a kakanin. It comes from the word “baki” which means frog. The delicacy may have caught its name due to its appearance. When the binaki is ready to eat, it is wrapped in corn husk and folded in the shape of a frog.
Sinuglaw
Sinuglaw is a mix of sinugba and kinilaw – two dishes common in Filipino palate.
Pigok Fish
Pigok fish has a distinct quality. Its meat is sweet and tender. It also has a smooth texture and savory aroma when cooked. A kilo of Pigok costs more than Php 4,000. Its rarity matches its price so it is mostly enjoyed by people who can afford it. It is often called as the “President’s Fish”. Affluent people including the President are those who can afford a meal of the rare fish.
Ostrich Meat
Kagay-anons enjoy the low-fat protein alternative to red meat, thanks to Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farms, Inc. The farm is owned and operated by the Limketkai Family. It was established in 1996 and continues to breed ostrich for commercial supply.
Puto Maya
Puto Maya is another favorite afternoon kakanin of Filipinos. The South’s version uses sticky rice from their neighboring province, Bukidnon. The snack includes white and purple rice and fresh coconut milk. Combined with ginger and sugar, it cooks in a constant simmer. Once it’s cooled, it is wrapped in banana leaves or served in plates.
Remember Me
Known as Soup No. 5 or RM, Remember Me is a treat in the streets. Remember Me is a broth made of bovine innards, tendons, and a horse’s private parts. Tourists are excited to try it because it is a so-called aphrodisiac. Moreover, the exotic dish is the locals’ cure for headaches after a night of drinking.
