Foods to die for in Region 12

1.       TILAPIA

As you visit Lake Sebu, you shouldn’t miss the 50 different kinds of dishes mainly made of tilapia! Some examples would be the Chicharon Tilapia, you could enjoy the view of Lake Sebu as you take a bite of this crispy Chicharon Tilapia

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2.  NILAGANG TILAPIA

             It’s a big bowl of soup with three tilapia that you could enjoy with your friends! 

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3. NILASING NA TILAPIA

           Another tilapia dish famous in the region is the Nilasing na Tilapia. It’s just like the dish nilasing na hipon, but with tilapia! I know that the word “nilasing” would be enough to entice most foodies to try it, but the reason they keep ordering it is its taste. 

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4. BEEF SININA

Cotabato’s beef stew that you would love. It has a twist that is different from other beef stews because it is the Maguindanaoans local version of Filipino beef stew! It is widely served in Cotabato City.

“SININA – a traditional Muslim delicacy that is usually served during festivities or what we normally call “Kanduli”. Traditionally served with tenderized goat meat and served without vegetables but, to be more appealing to the young ones and those who are health conscious, one can either add potatoes or carrots. The Sinina is indeed one multi-ethnicity Filipino cuisine!” -www.bublews.com

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 5. FRIED CATFISH

VE-JR IHAW IHAW located in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. This restaurant is really famous because of its delightful fried catfish dishes. The resto has their own pond full of catfishes. You could choose from fried or grilled catfish dishes! No worries, their catfish is really fresh and clean!

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6. MARANG

If you don’t want the smell of Durian, the Marang could be your next favorite fruit. It tastes even sweeter than the Durian! A small piece is worth P15 to P20 in Sultan Kudarat.

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 7. PASTEL

A steamed rice topped with flaked chicken, beef, or tuna that is wrapped in banana leaves. It is also best if paired with hard boiled egg. This delicacy is loved by most locals in Cotabato City and tourists of the province, and it is also sold at bus stations. This is worth P8- P10, it’s really affordable!

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 8. GRILLED TUNA AND TUNA TACOS TOPPED WITH CHEESE

Since GenSan is known for being the tuna capital of the Philippines, grilled tuna and tuna tacos must be tried! You can get this from BigBen Steaks and Grills for a unique experience. It is one of the most favorite restaurants in the province, located in Robinsons Mall.

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 9. CALDERETA RICE

Glutinous white rice cooked with Maggi Magic Sarap, liver spread, corn and peas. It has a long cooking time, but it’s sure worth the wait. A must try for the adventurous foodie in Region 12.

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 10. TINAGTAG

It is made of ground rice and sugar, mixed with a little bit of water. This glutinous mixture cooked then folded like a taco. It is best eaten with either milk or coffee or even a mixture of both! You can find this in Brgy. Tuyan, Malapatan, Saragani.

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SOURCES:
www.mindanews.com
www.ironwulf.net
www.journeyingjames.com
www.thefoodieschoice.com
www.choosephilippines.com
http://ati.da.gov.ph