Most Popular Cebuano Dishes You Should Eat - Part 2

On Part 1 of this article we featured popularCommonly translated into the English term fish
Cebuano dishes like Puso, Dinuguan, Puto andpaste, Ginamos is an essential part of the
Kinilaw. We continue on with the Cebuano dishesCebuano cuisine. Ginamos is treated as a side dish
below.like wasabi is to the Japanese. Composed of fish
Tinolatreated with salt and allowed to ferment for
Tinola for the Cebuanos is as important assome time, the Ginamos is a tasty dish that can
Chicken Stew is for Americans. It is oftenis used to top anything from vegetables to
prescribed to both children and adults sufferingLechon.
from colds. The Cebuano Tinola is much differentLechon
from its northern counterpart. Tinola should be aLechon is whole pig roasted over smoldering
bit oily and cooked by sauteing spices particularlycharcoal for hours. The dressed pig is placed on a
ginger and tomatoes. The secret to a goodbamboo pole and rotated continuously. Unlike
Cebuano Tinola is tanglad or lemon grass whichsimple oven grilling, Cebuano Lechon comes with
gives the dish an almost heavenly aroma.the crispiest pork skin you'll ever come across.
Garnished with a lot of local vegetables the TinolaMost Cebuanos have their own secret seasoning
is a healthy and flavorful dish that should be triedrecipe both for the basting liquid and the spices
by everyone.placed inside the pig. This has led to a very
Sinugbacompetitive Lechon market in Cebu. It is
Sugba is the Cebuano term for grilling. Charcoalconsidered by many to be the best roasted pig
made from coconut shells are lit up and meat isnot only in the Philippines but also the whole world.
cooked over it. The Sinugba can commonly beThis dish is listed last because it simply transcends
fish or pork loin. The difference between grillinganyone's expectations of Cebuano cuisine. Eating
and Sinugba lies in the marinade.Native vinegar isCebuano Lechon is an experience that no one
used along with onions, garlic and a slew of othershould ever miss!
spices. Sprite, the soda, is also commonly used toWe end this article by reminding the Cebuano
prepare the marinade. Sinugba also tends to betraveler to eat in moderation. Because of the rich
done well with moisture guaranteed by bastingflavor that is typical with Cebuano dishes it is
the meat often during cooking.Best served with avery easy to over eat. Remember that there is
serving of Kinilaw and a dipping sauce of spicylot of types of food to try. Enjoy these
vinegar, Sinugba is among the tastiest Cebuanospectacular Cebuano dishes with your friends and
dishes you will ever get to eat.family.
Ginamos