Exploring Davao: Feasting on Dabawenyo’s Delicacies

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One of the most well-known cities in the Philippines is Davao City. The city is a popular tourist destination because of its friendly locals, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions. But aside from those, Davao City is also a home to its delicious delicacies. These delicacies are often made of simple ingredients but they are given a uniquely twist, making it special.

Davao has some of the best cuisines in the country. And in any case you’re looking for a taste of something more genuine and local, here are some few dishes you might try while you’re in Davao:

Law-uy

Law-uy is a Davao food that many people consider a sumptuous Filipino comfort food. It is a delicious vegetable broth with okra, squash, eggplant, taro, jute leaves, and patola. You can also add malunggay leaves to this dish. The soup is clear, though slightly thick due to the addition of okra. Law-uy is simple, yet delicious and nutritious.

Kalderobo

This version of adobo is one of the unique and must-try Davao delicacies that should be on your bucket list. Kalderobo is a Davao-style adobo. But instead of using pork or chicken, this dish is made with premium beef that is soft and tender. It tastes absolutely delicious as the familiar flavor is used with a different ingredient.

Lechon Buwaya

Lechon buwaya or roasted crocodile is an exotic delicacy of Davao. It is prepared in a similar way to the traditional lechon baboy, with a whole crocodile instead of a pig. Lechon buwaya is an authentic Davao delicacy you will never forget. You will find it being served in some buffet restaurants and it is also a cuisine that is served on special occasions.

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Sinuglaw

Sinuglaw is a combination of sinugba and kinilaw. This dish consists of fresh tuna marinated in vinegar, chilies, onions, ginger, and lime. This is then topped with grilled pork marinated in soy sauce and calamansi. Although some might consider this a quite strange combination of flavors, the fresh and tart flavors of kinilaw cut beautifully through the meatiness and smokiness of grilled pork.

Level up your trip to Davao now by trying these different delicacies that you will not find anywhere else in the Philippines!

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