EXPLORING BICOL'S CULINARY | 5 DISHES YOU MUST TRY

 Five famous dishes that comes from the Philippines' Bicol region.

1.Bicol Express

Let's begin with the famous Bicol Express, a meal that perfectly captures the region's enduring love of spice. This spicy treat includes plenty of chili peppers, coconut milk, shrimp paste, and tender pork. You'll be left wanting more as a result of the enticing explosion of flavors. Bicol Express is not for the weak of heart, though, so beware!

2.Laing

The next dish on our culinary journey is Laing, which highlights the inventive usage of taro leaves. In a mixture of coconut milk, shrimp paste, and flavorful spices, the leaves are perfectly cooked. A rich, creamy mixture emerges as a result, showcasing the balance between the earthy taro leaves and the lively tastes of Bicol.

3. Pinangat

Pinangat, a tasty dish with a variety of flavors and textures, will thrill your taste buds. Tempting fillings made of pork, shrimp, or fish are placed inside either taro or gabi leaves. The dish then receives a distinctive acidic twist after being cooked in a sour broth prepared from tamarind juice or kaias fruit.

4.Kinunot

Kinunot is a Bicolano dish that seafood lovers must experience. The region's rich marine resources, especially the stingray meat, are highlighted in this meal. A cuisine that is fragrant and savory is produced by cooking the soft stingray with coconut milk, ginger, chili peppers, and spices. Bicol's seaside heritage is evident in every bite.

5.Sili Ice Cream

Our culinary adventure comes to a surprise conclusion with an ice cream that delivers a punch! The dish Sili Ice Cream, popular in Bicol, blends the refreshing sweetness of ice cream with a smidgen of spiciness from locally cultivated chili peppers. This special delight is proof of the area's willingness to experiment with flavors.