A Taste of Albay’s Delicacies
Albay is famously known as a famous tourism gem that offers numerous travels, fun, and leisure activities. This is why the 12-14 hours of travel from Manila is always worth it. The province’s breathtaking sceneries and impressive attractions are just some of the best things that Albay offers.
Albay is one of the tourist destinations in the country. Not only it offers natural attractions, but also an abundance of diverse cuisines. The province has many delicacies that many people do not know about. These delicacies are rich and flavorful. And if you want to know what these are, here are some native dishes you should try when you visit the province.
Pinangat
Pinangat is a version of laing which is a famous native chili-hot dish of a little town of Camalig, Albay. It is a blend of ground pork, coconut milk, diced shrimps, and chili wrapped in gabi leaves. This dish is a well-known among Bicolanos because of its distinctive taste that a Bicolano could perfect.
Sili Ice Cream
This ice cream, with “siling labuyo” as one of its main ingredients, comes in different levels of spiciness with the Mayon Volcano level sili ice cream as the spiciest of them all. The harmony of a cold, creamy, and spicy ice cream is what makes this dessert a hit among local diners and as well as tourists.
Guinobatan Longganisa
Guinobatan longganisa is a pork sausage in diminutive size and with distinct salty-sour flavor dipped in vinegar and served with egg. Unlike other native sausages in the country, Guinobatan’s product is being made manually. This distinct sausage has two types: regular (50% lean meat and 50% fat) and special (80% lean meat). It also has fewer additives which is why it’s perfect for those who are not fond of foods with more preservatives.
So, what are you waiting for? Plan your visit and taste the rich culture of Albay on your next getaway.
