Well-loved Ginataan Recipes From Masbate You Should Try Out

Masbate is a tropical paradise for tourists and locals alike for scenic sunsets, tropical gardens, waterfalls, white sand beaches, and delicious foods. It is considered as one of the hidden treasures of the Philippines because of its undisturbed natural reefs and reserves. Its location makes the city a melting pot for culture, dialects, and cuisine.

One of the Masbate’s famous cuisines is ginataan. May it be lunch, dinner, or even merienda, people in the province feast on this famous cuisine. And take not, they have a lot of versions of ginataan. And so, if you’re interested in knowing more, here are some ginataan dishes from Masbate you wish you knew before.

Ginataang Bago

Masbate is a place where bago plants thrive. In some places, it is also called “lumbay.” Ginataang Bago is the competitor of laing. It can be cooked with monggo and jackfruit, but it’s best when cooked on its own.

Ginataang Buto ng Langka

Ginataang Buto ng Langka tastes just like peanuts. Although boiling the seeds may take time, it’s definitely worth it. All you have to do is to boil the seeds until it completely softens before putting in the main character—the gata. Make sure you don’t forget to season it with salt.

Pinakul-aw na Daing

Pinakul-aw is simply ginataang daing with malunggay. Cooking this type of ginataan is very easy – just bring the coconut juice with onions and garlic to boil, then add the dried fish, pepper, chili, and malunggay. Carabao meat or grilled fish can be used, depending on your choice.

Sinangkutsa sa Manok

The cooking process of sinangkutsa is manok is similar to chicken curry. The only thing that is different is the use of something sour, like tamarind or batuan fruit, instead of a curry mix. Saba and wild ube can also be added for a thicker sauce.

Masbate is truly a paradise not only for its scenic places, but also for its delicious cuisines.