CURACHA

Zamboanga, Philippines

Curacha is a local Chavacano name given to Ranina ranina, commonly found in the waters of Sulu province and Zamboanga and Bataan province. It is a large crab with a red color, which stays the same in color even when cooked. The crab is usually steamed or boiled so its flavor is preserved. Unlike most crabs whose majority of meat can be found in their claws, most of the meat in curacha is found in its body.

You can taste the natural flavor of seafood by cooking it that way specially the curacha which is already tasty and full of flavor by itself without using a lot of seasoning

SINUGLAW

Davao, Philippines

Sinuglaw is a dish composed of grilled pork belly and fish ceviche. This can be considered as a main dish or an appetizer. The name “sinuglaw” was derived from two famous cooking methods in the Visayas and Mindanao areas: sugba, meaning to grill; and kinilaw, which means to cook by soaking in vinegar or citric acid.

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CHICKEN
PIYANGGANG

Tawi-tawi, Philippines

Chicken Piyanggangis a Tausug dish that consists of chicken stewed with blackened coconut meat and the Maranao condiment called palapa (ginger, chilies and sakurab) until tender and then grilled. The spices help pack the chicken with intense flavors while the burnt coconut draws out the natural sweetness of the chicken.

While Chicken Piyanggang is typically enjoyed by the Muslim community in specific areas like Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, some restaurants in Metro Davao, Zamboanga, Quiapo and some restaurants in Manila serve their own versions of this flavorful indigenous dish in an effort to highlight lesser-known Filipino cuisine.

TIYULA
ITUM

Sulu, Philippines

The exotic and unique dish takes its name from Tiyula which means soup or stew and Itum which means black. This black soup of slow cooked beef or chicken in burnt coconut broth is usually served during special occasions like Muslim weddings and is known to be one of the dishes served to Royalties.

Tiyula Itum is a very culturally important dish for the Tausug people, it’s like lechon for the people of Luzon and Visayas where it is usually reserved during special occasions,

TUNA

General Santos City, Philippines

General Santos City or Gensan is popularly known as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines.” No tourist visits GenSan without indulging in fresh tuna or tuna delicacies served in various restaurants. Aside from fresh tuna, the city is known for producing other tuna-based food products like tuna hotdog, tuna longganisa, tuna tocino and tuna chicharon.

Tuna dishes ranges from Tuna Kinilaw, Sinugbang Panga, Tuna Lechon Tuna Embutido, Tuna Empanada, and Tuna Lumpia.

DURIAN

Davao, Philippines

Both local and international travelers to Davao City usually make it a point to try durian. Known as one of the world’s most exotic fruits, this strong-smelling tropical fruit is abundant in the city and is used in a variety of local delicacies and food souvenirs. Head to a local coffee shop and you’re sure to find durian flavored coffee, cheesecake or ice cream.

You can also shop for novelty durian candy bars, sticks, cubes and preserves for friends and family, from airport kiosks and souvenir shops.